Degree overview

• Gain an understanding of the past and contemporary experiences of Aboriginal Peoples in Australia and internationally.
• Develop your cultural competence and be equipped with the skills and strategies to work effectively with Aboriginal clients and communities.
• Combine courses from diverse disciplines to gain a broad understanding of Australian Aboriginal societies and cultures, both past and present.
• Enhance your employment prospects by studying a double major - you'll graduate with an in-depth knowledge of two distinct but complementary areas.
• Study a curriculum informed by world-class research in Cultural Studies and Linguistics1.
• Gain work experience in the Professional Experience Program.
• Benefit from flexible learning options and choose to study this degree partially online.
• Use this degree as a pathway to further study, including the Master of Teaching (Secondary) and Master of Social Work.

Career outcomes

Your career

• 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.
• This program helps you develop many transferable skills which are highly regarded by employers including:
• critical analysis
• real-world, contemporary research strategies
• cultural awareness
• sophisticated communication.

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