Bachelor of Arts in Aboriginal Studies
University of South Australia - Magill Campus
Australia,South Australia
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36 Months
Duration
CAD 32,800/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Jul 2025
Apply Date
Australia, South Australia
Type: University
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1991
Total Students: 37,000 +
Int. Students: 5,500 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
St Bernards Rd, Magill SA 5072, Australia
Bachelor of Arts in Aboriginal Studies
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies) will prepare you to engage thoughtfully with Aboriginal Australians, and will provide you with a broad understanding of issues pertinent to Aboriginal people and communities. You will develop an understanding of the complex interface between Aboriginal knowledges and Western knowledge, perspectives, and practices, and engage in critical dialogues with the many voices and priorities of Aboriginal Peoples and communities.
- Key areas of study include:
- Aboriginal knowledges and cultures
- Aboriginal history and colonialism
- Aboriginal governance structures and nation building
- Globalisation, national and international trends in relation to Aboriginal Peoples
- Caring for Country and its role in Aboriginal heritage issues.
This degree will give you the knowledge and skills to think critically about the various issues impacting Indigenous communities locally, nationally, and globally, and will enable you to engage thoughtfully with Aboriginal communities and contribute to ethical and professional practice.
What you'll Learn
You will engage in analysis, discussion and debate around key issues that are of significance to Aboriginal peoples and international Indigenous Peoples, such as language revitalisation, Aboriginal nation building and the broader pursuit of self-determination, social and economic development, and social justice.
You will build interdisciplinary knowledge, community leadership skills and cultural awareness, graduating with the skills necessary to succeed in the rapidly changing global workplace.
You will be given the opportunity to study two majors, ensuring you graduate with advanced skills and knowledge that will set you apart from your competitors in the workplace.?You can choose a second major from the following:
- Applied Linguistics
- Creative Writing and Literature
- Cultural Studies
- History and Global Politics
- Languages (French, Italian or Japanese)
- Law, Policy and Politics
- Psychology
- Sociology.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 32,800 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in University of South Australia - Magill Campus
CAD 29,710 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
