Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies

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).

Admission requirements

Minimum English language proficiency requirements

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

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.

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.

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 College 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.