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Bachelor of Aboriginal Studies (Honours)

Bachelor of Aboriginal Studies (Honours)

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Students who have successfully completed the Bachelor of Aboriginal Studies, the Bachelor of Aboriginal Professional Practice, the Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies, the Bachelor of Arts, or the Bachelor of Social Science with a major sequence in Aboriginal Studies or Global Indigenous Studies may undertake a further year of full-time study or equivalent part-time study to obtain an Honours degree. International students from health, education and social science backgrounds with relevant degrees are also encouraged to apply. The Honours degree allows students to further develop their specific areas of interest. The program is specifically Aboriginal in orientation and prepares students for roles such as service provision in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organizations.

Program learning outcomes

On successful completion of the program students will have:

Advanced knowledge and understanding of one or more specialist areas in the discipline Aboriginal Studies

Advanced communication skills

Advanced knowledge of research principles and methodology within the discipline of Aboriginal Studies, including information literacy, and the use of technology

Capacity to apply advanced critical thinking and judgement to complex problems in a variety of contexts within the discipline of Aboriginal Studies to develop new understanding and to demonstrate intellectual independence

Capacity to apply theory and method at an advanced level to design, conduct and complete an independent research thesis under supervision.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

The University of Newcastle, Australia is a world-class university. Excellence in teaching, research, and the student experience are our focus.

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1 QS World University Rankings 2023
2 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022  
3 Innovation Connections IC Report 2014 - 2020 
4 The University of Newcastle Data Warehouse 2021 
5 QILT Graduates Outcomes Survey 2018 - 2020 
 

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