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.
