Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation (Single Major) (Indigenous Studies)

Overview

Indigenous Studies (major)

Indigenous studies explores the controversies, complexities and contradictions that shape what it means to be Indigenous in Australia and the world today. Contemporary Indigenous Australia is a fascinating crossroad of history, culture, power and politics. It includes the study of practical and political issues and understanding where they overlap.

Indigenous studies at UOW is designed to equip you to think incisively about issues that impact on Indigenous individuals and communities on a local, national and global scale. This includes a focus on cultural, political, economic and social factors that have shaped, and continue to shape, the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This is developed through the study of international Indigenous experiences and engagement with a range of Indigenous perspectives and organisations on a global scale. The Indigenous studies major consists of four core subjects that will introduce you to Indigenous Australia, the critical themes, global perspectives and research methodologies.