University of Wollongong
Bachelor of Arts (Indigenous Studies)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationIndigenous 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 issues, political issues as well as understanding where these issues 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.
Delivery mode
University of Wollongong offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Squires Way, North Wollongong
- George Evans Rd, West Nowra
- Kirkham St, Moss Vale
- 176 Auckland St, Bega
- Hanging Rock Pl, Batemans Bay
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Recent Secondary Education Admission Criteria
Non-ATAR admission option
- Early Admission
- Access UOW
- Portfolio admission
- Woolyungah Indigenous Centre’s Indigenous Admissions Program
ATAR-based admission option
- Minimum ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) 70
- International Baccalaureate (IB) 25
- Interstate equivalent (such as Victoria’s ENTER or Queensland OP)
- Results in an overseas qualification deemed equivalent to Australian year 12
The minimum score for guaranteed entry (or for consideration if this course has limited places) is an ATAR-Selection Rank of 70 or an IB of 25. This includes the effect of adjustment factors.
Other admission criteria;
Vocational and Educational training
- Applicants who have completed a minimum of an AQF Certificate IV will be considered for admission to this degree. Your grades will be converted to a selection rank, in order for UOW to assess whether you meet the minimum ATAR-SR (which is stated above).
Higher Education study
- For your application to be assessed on your university results you need to have completed at least half a year of full-time study (or part-time equivalent) at a Bachelor's degree level or higher. Your grades will be converted to a selection rank to be used for admission purposes. Students may also be eligible for credit for prior learning.
Work and Life experience
- Admission to UOW is based on your academic qualifications, and generally your work or life experience is not taken into account. Students wishing to undertake this course, but who do not meet academic requirements are advised to apply for a pathway program that UOW recognises, such as a UOW College pathway program, or the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (for people over 21 years of age by 1 March in the year of enrolment) or the TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC).
Course fees
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