Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies)

at University of South Australia

Modules:
 

• Truth, Lies and Being Human
• Aboriginal Cultures
• Intercultural Communication
• Caring for Country
• Communication and Reciprocity
• Aboriginal Australians and the Human Services

• Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent

• Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or

• Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or

• Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

• Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.
   

In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are:
 

English language test
 

• IELTS total [6.0]

• IELTS reading [6.0]

• IELTS writing [6.0]

Indicative Tution Fees -  AUD$ 29,400 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL)

Studying an Aboriginal Studies major as part of your Arts degree will prepare you for a career in a wide range of industries and business areas, and equip you with transferable cross-cultural communication skills, the ability to think critically and formulate solutions, and the technical skills and understanding to work and collaborate with Aboriginal communities. Graduates may be employed by:
 

• Government sectors, for example within Aboriginal-focused departments and agencies
• Non-government and private sector organisations
• Human and community service businesses and organisations that support Aboriginal communities and clients, where specific skills in cross-cultural awareness are sought.
   

You could also pursue a teaching role in humanities and social sciences when you continue your studies with a Master of Teaching (Secondary).