
Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies
This degree is part of the Year 12 Subject Spotlight Early Offer Program
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about feesAUD 29,920 (indicative annual fee, 2021)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about fees
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
Program handbook
Description
The Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies program is an interdisciplinary program that studies the history and core learning principles of the discipline of Indigenous Studies. It also explores how critical and creative thinking occurs within Indigenous Studies. Engaging in the course learning will encourage students to consider the complexity of debates within the discipline given the historical importance of issues such as ‘Indigenous identity, culture and knowledges’ with particular awareness of our increasingly connected world. Students will engage with informed, present-day debates about Indigenous knowledges and Indigenous people primarily, but not exclusively in the Australian context, including exploring major concepts and projects underpinning the discipline such as decolonisiation, identity cultures, language revitalisation, and representation.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning.
- demonstrated cognitive, creative, analytical, and critical skills to effectively plan, analyse present and implement activities in the global discipline and related areas.
- demonstrated a capacity to synthesise theoretical understanding and skills, with a focus on leadership, to effectively plan, analyse, present and implement activities within the discipline and with non-specialist audiences.
- demonstrated a critical understanding of ethical and reflective practice to include Indigenous centred perspectives that underlie the globally based discipline.
- cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge.
- cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas.
- cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence.
- communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas.
- demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship.
- demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts.
- demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters.
- demonstrated a broad and coherent understanding of the Aboriginal/Indigenous global studies disciplines including Indigenous histories, cultures, principle concepts, decolonisation and other theoretical perspectives (Depth in least one related specialist area).
Details
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Program code | 40122 | |||
AQF level | Level 7 Bachelor Degree | |||
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CRICOS Code | 098484J |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
Admission to this program is available to Australian students, residents and international offshore students. Admission information for Australian students and residents is available here. Admission information for international is available here. You may also be eligible to receive bonus points if you will be receiving an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). Check your eligibility here.
The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is recognised as an avenue of admission to the Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies program.
Minimum English language proficiency requirements
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
Credit transfer
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.
Compulsory program requirements
Students will undertake a minimum of approved field study work experience in an area which is commensorate with their chosen program major study. These hours can be accumulated flexibly.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
240 units
Program duration
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 8 years maximum.
International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au
Program requirements
This program requires the successful completion of 240 units. Students must complete one of the following structures:
- Single Major pathway A – 50 core/one (1) 80 unit major/ one (1) 40 unit minor/ 70 units electives
- Single Major pathway B – 50 core/one (1) 80 unit major/ two (2) 40 unit minors/ 30 units electives
- Single Major pathway C – 50 core/one (1) 80 unit major/ 110 units electives
- Double Major pathway – 50 core/ two (2) 80 unit majors/ no minor/ 30 units electives
Students must complete a minimum of 40 units at each level (1000, 2000, and 3000) with no more than 100 units at the 1000 level.
Students must only complete courses that form part of the program and must not complete more than 240 units.
Major
A major must comprise of 80 units of compulsory and or directed courses from one area as follows:
- A minimum of 10 units at 1000 level
- A minimum of 40 units at 3000 level
Minor
A minor must comprise of 40 units of compulsory and or directed courses from one area as follows:
- A minimum of 10 units at 1000 level
- At least 20 units at 2000 or 3000 level
Program plans
Download a program plan for further details on what you will study. Please refer to the program plan for the year that you commenced or transitioned into this program.
Additional documents
- 2021 B Global Indigenous Studies 40122 Transition Document 161.6 KB
- The Everyday Laboratory Brochure 11.8 MB
Transition arrangements
2021 Program Revision
From 2021 there are changes to the compulsory and directed course requirements for the following majors and minors:
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Governance, Policy and Political Economy has been renamed Politics and International Relations Major
- Human Geography
The Directed courses list for most majors and minors have been amended. Courses completed prior to 2021 will count towards the Directed course requirements for the major/minor.
Please refer to the 2021 Transition Arrangements in the Additional Documents Section for more details.
Program structure
Students are advised to read their program handbook information in conjunction with the program plans for course sequence/enrolment advice. Please refer to the Program Plan for the year that you commenced, or transitioned into, this program - Program Plans are available above.
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Core Courses
Complete all core courses. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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ABOR1001 | Welcome to Critical Indigenous Studies |
| 10 units |
ABOR2001 | Development of Inclusive Workplace and Entrepreneurial Identities |
| 10 units |
ABOR3001 | Building Skills for Change |
| 10 units |
ABOR3999 | Aboriginal Professional Experience |
| 20 units |
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Compulsory Courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements of this major. For a minor, complete only the 1000 and 2000 level courses listed below. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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MNGT1002 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
| 10 units |
MNGT2002 | Business Venturing |
| 10 units |
MNGT2007 | Ideation in Enterprise |
| 10 units |
MNGT3016 | Innovation and Entrepreneurial Strategy |
| 10 units |
Directed Courses | |||
Choose 40 units from the list to fulfil the requirements for this major, with at least 30 units at the 3000 level. Choose 10 units from the list for a minor at 2000 or 3000 level. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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MNGT2004 | Managing Innovation |
| 10 units |
MNGT2006 | Decision Making under Uncertainty |
| 10 units |
BUSN3002 | Industry Placement |
| 10 units |
MNGT3002 | Knowledge Management |
| 10 units |
MNGT3007 | Social Entrepreneurship |
| 10 units |
MNGT3008 | Advanced Innovation Management |
| 10 units |
MNGT3009 | Business Development and Growth |
| 10 units |
Film, Media and Cultural Studies
Directed Courses | |||
Choose 80 units from the list to fulfil the requirements for this major (a maximum of 20 units at 1000 level and a minimum of 40 units at 3000 level). Choose 40 units from the list for a minor (a minimum of 10 units at 1000 level and at least 20 units at 2000 or 3000 level). | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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FMCS1000 | Film, Media, Culture |
| 10 units |
FMCS1100 | Communication and Culture |
| 10 units |
FMCS1200 | Film and Television Studies |
| 10 units |
FMCS2000 | Media in Transition | Not currently offered | 10 units |
FMCS2100 | Music and Culture |
| 10 units |
FMCS2200 | Popular Culture and Society |
| 10 units |
FMCS2300 | Hollywood and Beyond: American Cinema in Context |
| 10 units |
FMCS2301 | European Cinema in Context: Transforming Images, States, Histories | Not currently offered | 10 units |
FMCS3100 | Digital Culture |
| 10 units |
FMCS3110 | Social Media and Network Culture | Not currently offered | 10 units |
FMCS3201 | Peak TV |
| 10 units |
FMCS3600 | Documentary Cinema: Rendering the Real |
| 10 units |
FMCS3701 | Contemporary World Cinema | Not currently offered | 10 units |
FMCS3800 | Screen Authorship |
| 10 units |
FMCS3900 | Screening Sex and Gender |
| 10 units |
Global Indigenous Studies
Directed Courses | |||
Choose 80 units from the list to fulfil the requirements for this major (a maximum of 20 units at 1000 level and a minimum of 40 units at 3000 level). Choose 40 units from the list for a minor (a minimum of 10 units at 1000 level and at least 20 units at 2000 or 3000 level). | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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ABOR1110 | Introduction to Aboriginal Studies |
| 10 units |
ABOR1370 | Working with Aboriginal Communities |
| 10 units |
ABOR1390 | Australian Aborigines and Human Rights |
| 10 units |
ABOR1420 | Communicating with Aboriginal People Across Genres |
| 10 units |
HUMA1100 | Aboriginal Languages: New Approaches | Not currently offered | 10 units |
ABOR2022 | Aboriginal Cultural Immersion | Not currently offered | 10 units |
ABOR2241 | Aboriginal Political Protest | Not currently offered | 10 units |
ABOR2243 | Indigenous People, Global Warming and the Environment |
| 10 units |
ABOR2244 | Reconciling Australia's Colonial Past and Present |
| 10 units |
ABOR2440 | Aboriginal Health Past and Present |
| 10 units |
ABOR3024 | Aboriginal Community Development and Advocacy |
| 10 units |
ABOR3080 | Indigenous Research |
| 20 units |
ABOR3251 | International Indigenous Comparative Studies |
| 10 units |
ABOR3380 | Human Rights and the World's Indigenous Communities |
| 10 units |
ABOR3440 | Indigenous Health Around the World |
| 10 units |
ENGL3045 | Indigenous Australia in Literature: Listenin' Up | Not currently offered | 10 units |
Politics and International Relations
Compulsory Courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements of this major. For a minor, complete only the 1000 and 2000 level courses listed below. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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POLI1010 | Australian Politics and Government |
| 10 units |
POLI1020 | Introduction to Politics |
| 10 units |
POLI2203 | International Political Economy and Global Development |
| 10 units |
POLI3180 | Politics, Policy and Government |
| 10 units |
Directed Courses | |||
Choose 40 units from the list to fulfil the requirements for this major, complete 10 units from 2000 level and 30 units from 3000 level. Choose 10 units from the list for a minor at 2000 or 3000 level. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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POLI2001 | Ideas in Political Science |
| 10 units |
POLI2202 | Global Terrorism: Politics and Problems | Not currently offered | 10 units |
BUSN3002 | Industry Placement |
| 10 units |
POLI3002 | Power and the State |
| 10 units |
POLI3140 | The Politics of Globalisation |
| 10 units |
POLI3150 | Issues in International Relations |
| 10 units |
POLI3160 | Global Power and World Order | Not currently offered | 10 units |
POLI3203 | Democracy in the 21st Century: Local Power, Policy and Participatory Politics |
| 10 units |
Human Geography and the Environment
Compulsory Courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements of this major. For a minor, complete only the 1000 and 2000 level courses listed below. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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GEOG1020 | Introduction to Human Geography |
| 10 units |
GEOG2080 | Cities and Regions |
| 10 units |
ENVS3006 | Surviving the Anthropocene: Sustainability in the 21st Century |
| 10 units |
GEOG3090 | Society and Space |
| 10 units |
Directed Courses | |||
Choose 40 units from the list to fulfil the requirements for this major (a minimum of 20 units at 3000 level). Choose 20 units from the list for a minor (a minimum of at least 10 units at 2000 or 3000 level). | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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ENVS1003 | Environmental Values and Ethics |
| 10 units |
ENVS1004 | Social Development and the Environment |
| 10 units |
GEOG1030 | Global Poverty and Development |
| 10 units |
ENVS2002 | Environmental Legislation and Planning |
| 10 units |
ENVS2008 | The Sustainable Society |
| 10 units |
GEOG2130 | Geographies of Development |
| 10 units |
SOCA2065 | Environment and Society |
| 10 units |
ENVS3001 | Integrated Impact Assessment |
| 10 units |
ENVS3008 | Organisational Placement in the Environmental Sector |
| 10 units |
GEOG3300 | Rethinking Development |
| 10 units |
Human Resource Management
Compulsory Courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements of this major. For a minor, complete only the 1000 and 2000 level courses listed below. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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IRHR1002 | Dynamics of People and Work in Organisations |
| 10 units |
LEGL1001 | Foundations of Law |
| 10 units |
IRHR2010 | Introduction to Industrial Relations |
| 10 units |
IRHR2270 | Introduction to Human Resource Management |
| 10 units |
IRHR3000 | Applied Human Resource Management and Employment Relations |
| 10 units |
LEGL3111 | Employment Law |
| 10 units |
Directed Courses | |||
Choose 20 units from the list to fulfil the requirements for this major (a minimum of 20 units at 3000 level). Students may only choose one of BUSN3001 or BUSN3500. No directed courses required for a minor. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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BUSN3001 | Project in Business | Not currently offered | 10 units |
BUSN3500 | International Work Placement in Business | Not currently offered | 10 units |
IRHR3035 | Managing Diversity |
| 10 units |
IRHR3040 | Negotiation and Advocacy |
| 10 units |
IRHR3510 | Human Resource Development |
| 10 units |
IRHR3540 | International Human Resource Management |
| 10 units |
Human Services
Compulsory Courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements of this major. For a minor, complete only the 1000 and 2000 level courses listed below. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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HUSE1001 | Introduction to Human Services |
| 10 units |
HUSE2001 | Shaping Human Services: Social Policy and the Political Process |
| 10 units |
HUSE3001 | Casework and Case Management in Human Services |
| 10 units |
HUSE3002 | Human Service Practice Engagement Placement |
| 10 units |
Directed Courses | |||
Choose 40 units from the list to fulfil the requirements for this major (a minimum of 20 units at 3000 level). Choose 20 units from the list for a minor (a minimum of at least 10 units at 2000 or 3000 level). | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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HLSC1243 | Foundations of Strong Families--Capable Communities | Not currently offered | 10 units |
HLSC2243 | Prevention and Early Intervention Approaches in Family and Community Services | Not currently offered | 10 units |
HUSE2002 | Child Protection Work | Not currently offered | 10 units |
HUSE2003 | Juvenile Justice |
| 10 units |
HUSE2005 | Gendered Violence | Not currently offered | 10 units |
SOCA2400 | Future Societies: Beyond Capitalist Globalization |
| 10 units |
HLSC3243 | Integrated Practices in Addressing Vulnerabilities in Families and Communities | Not currently offered | 10 units |
HUSE3003 | Human Rights in Social Policy and Human Services | Not currently offered | 10 units |
HUSE3005 | Working with Groups and Communities | Not currently offered | 10 units |
HUSE3006 | Social Policy and Planning in Regional Contexts |
| 10 units |
HUSE3007 | Disability and Aged Care |
| 10 units |
POLI3204 | Dissident Economics, Ratbag Politics and the Reimaging of Public Policy | Not currently offered | 10 units |
SOCA3220 | Youth Culture and Risk |
| 10 units |
Sociology and Anthropology
Compulsory Courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements of this major. For a minor, complete only the 1000 and 2000 level courses listed below. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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SOCA1010 | Society and Culture: A Sociological Introduction |
| 10 units |
SOCA1020 | What is Anthropology? |
| 10 units |
SOCS2200 | Social Analysis: Key Perspectives in the Social Sciences |
| 10 units |
SOCS3200 | Applied Social Research Project |
| 10 units |
Directed Courses | |||
Choose 40 units from the list to fulfil the requirements for this major (a minimum of 20 units at 3000 level). Choose 20 units from the list for a minor (a minimum of at least 10 units at 2000 or 3000 level). | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
---|---|---|---|
SOCA2020 | Society, Space and Power |
| 10 units |
SOCA2065 | Environment and Society |
| 10 units |
SOCA2325 | Cultural Worlds of Health and Illness |
| 10 units |
SOCA2400 | Future Societies: Beyond Capitalist Globalization |
| 10 units |
SOCA2700 | Gender, Religion and Power |
| 10 units |
SOCS2100 | Organisational Management and Social Behaviour |
| 10 units |
SOCS2300 | Ethical Debates in the Social Sciences |
| 10 units |
SOCS2400 | Applied Social Research |
| 10 units |
SOCA3178 | Health, Illness and Society | Not currently offered | 10 units |
SOCA3220 | Youth Culture and Risk |
| 10 units |
SOCA3230 | Identity and Culture |
| 10 units |
SOCA3315 | Bodies in Cultural Perspective | Not currently offered | 10 units |
SOCA3666 | Consumption and Everyday Life |
| 10 units |
SOCA3780 | Social Lab |
| 10 units |
SOCA3850 | Indigenous People of the Contemporary World |
| 10 units |
SOCA3902 | Religion and Politics in Contemporary Society | Not currently offered | 10 units |
SOCS3100 | Policy Development, Program Management and Evaluation |
| 10 units |
Gender and Sexuality Studies minor
Directed Courses | |||
Choose 40 units from the list to fulfil the requirements for this minor (a minimum of 10 units at 1000 level and at least 20 units at 2000 or 3000 level). | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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ENGL1040 | Australian Literature and Culture | Not currently offered | 10 units |
AHIS2600 | Women and Children in the Ancient World |
| 10 units |
SOCA2700 | Gender, Religion and Power |
| 10 units |
ENGL3013 | Women's Writing |
| 10 units |
FMCS3900 | Screening Sex and Gender |
| 10 units |
HIST3242 | Growing Up in Australia | Not currently offered | 10 units |
HIST3581 | Sex and Scandal in History |
| 20 units |
HIST3600 | Global Women's History | Not currently offered | 10 units |
HIST3621 | Maps and Dreams: Aboriginal-Colonial Relationships in Australian History |
| 10 units |
SOCA3230 | Identity and Culture |
| 10 units |
Information Technology minor
Directed Courses | |||
Choose 40 units from the list to fulfil the requirements for this minor (a minimum of 10 units at 1000 level and at least 20 units at 2000 or 3000 level). | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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INFT1004 | Introduction to Programming |
| 10 units |
INFT1040 | Databases and Information Management | Not currently offered | 10 units |
INFT2031 | Systems and Network Administration |
| 10 units |
INFT2150 | Business Analysis |
| 10 units |
Writing Studies minor
Directed Courses | |||
Choose 40 units from the list to fulfil the requirements for this minor (a minimum of 10 units at 1000 level and at least 20 units at 2000 or 3000 level). | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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CMNS1090 | Media Storytelling |
| 10 units |
ENGL1201 | Creative Writing: Introduction |
| 10 units |
ENGL2101 | Creative Writing: Short Fiction |
| 10 units |
ENGL2102 | Creative Writing: Creative Non-fiction |
| 10 units |
Suggested electives
Electives can be chosen from all courses available at the University that do not have any other conditions (such as a course requisite) applied to them. However, the Faculty suggests the following course options that may complement your program or major.
A full list of courses that are available to study as an elective can be found in the course handbook.
Code | Title | Units |
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SOCA2020 | Society, Space and Power | 10 units |
Honours
Students who perform well during the Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies program with a credit average (GPA of 5.0) or greater, may apply to undertake a further year of full-time (or equivalent part-time) study to obtain an Honours degree. The Bachelor of Aboriginal Studies (Honours) degree allows students to further develop their specific areas of interest.
Additional information
All students can access free academic skills and support provided by Academic Learning Support through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.
International students
All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.
Additional support
AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the Faculty or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.
Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.
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