Course summary
The Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge is specifically designed to communicate and generate a better understanding of Indigenous world views by exploring past and present histories in a culturally diverse and supportive environment.
The degree increases awareness of Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples' histories, ways of living and social commitments while raising understanding between all people of matters relevant to a shared and valued future. The course offers majors to prepare graduates for diverse professional pathways where a sound basis of Indigenous knowledge is required. Students begin studying these majors from their second year.
Scholarship and contemporary academic development and standards in Indigenous and non-Indigenous contexts are a core component in preparing graduates for employment pathways.
Domestic snapshot
| Duration | Location | Session |
|---|---|---|
3F/6P | Lismore | 1, 2 |
| Online | 1, 2 |
International snapshot
| Duration | Location | Session |
|---|---|---|
3F/6P | Lismore | 1 |
Major areas of study
Majors include:
- Community and Land Management
- Aboriginal Health Care (University approval pending)
Online students attend compulsory residential workshops at Lismore campus for some units.
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | Exercise analytical thinking, critical thinking and and reasoning and problem solving skills |
| Creativity | Demonstrate innovative, sensitive and creative responses and solutions to challenges in cultural and indigenous and community contexts |
| Ethical practice | Demonstrate a knowledge of, and commitment to, social responsibility, ethics and human rights in cultural and indigenous contexts |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate an understanding of a broad and integrated body of knowledge of cultural concepts and indigenous ways of knowing and being Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the physical, social, political, ecological or cultural influences that impact indigenous cultural settings |
| Lifelong learning | Integrate responsibility for independent, self-directed learning and reflective practice Locate, analyse, evaluate, and use information from a range of sources |
| Communication and social skills | Communicate sensitively and appropriately in an oral and written forms as appropriate in a variety of cultural and indigenous contexts Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of collaboration and teamwork and communication skills in cultural and indigenous settings |
| Cultural competence | Apply and integrate an understanding of social, indigenous and cultural diversity, and respect for the identity of all persons Demonstrate an understanding of Indigenous contemporary realities and protocols |
Assessment methods
The assessment methods used in this course vary from unit to unit and connect with the types of learning outcomes for each unit. Assessment tasks may include essays, reports, presentations, group work, journals, online activities and exams.
Teaching methods
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Our online study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Career opportunities
Positions in project management or administration with Indigenous or other community-based organisations; professional pathways in the private or public sector such as health services, paralegal work, social welfare, environmental management, business and management; in local, state or federal government organisations that specifically focus on Indigenous issues as part of their portfolio.
Graduates can also pursue a range of career opportunities within the higher and tertiary education sectors, particularly where foundational skills in relation to Indigenous peoples, cultures and issues are required.
| Type | Detail | ||||||||||||
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| Course code | 3009250 | ||||||||||||
| Course abbreviation | BIndigK | ||||||||||||
| Credit points | 288 | ||||||||||||
| Equivalent units | 24 | ||||||||||||
| Duration | 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | ||||||||||||
| Availability details |
Online students attend compulsory residential workshops at Lismore campus for some units |
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| Indicative ATAR/OP | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Fees | Commonwealth supported |
| Type | Detail | ||||||||||||
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| Course code | 3009250 | ||||||||||||
| Course abbreviation | BIndigK | ||||||||||||
| Credit points | 288 | ||||||||||||
| Equivalent units | 24 | ||||||||||||
| Duration | 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | ||||||||||||
| Availability details |
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| Admission Requirements |
Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with the required entry grade. Refer to the Course Structure tab for specific admission requirements. |
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Learning Resources
MySCU is a student's point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies.
The web-based study environment Blackboard Learn delivers an advanced online learning environment for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces, classrooms, and discussion boards. They can share files, presentations and applications. If a tutorial or lecture is recorded, students can view it afterwards.
Learning materials include the provision of unit information guides, study guides and readings. Students may need to purchase or access prescribed text books.
The SCU Library provides a wide range of services that include face-to-face and online help, and access to print and electronic resources.
The Academic Skills team supports student learning by offering online and on-campus academic skills workshops, assignment reviews and small group or one-on-one face-to-face, phone or Skype consultations during business hours 9am to 4.30pm. Appointments can be made via the MySCU Hub 'Connect Now' button or on the Academic Skills home page. Students can also book appointments online in Career Hub.
The Studiosity service provides online after-hours study support for SCU students. This service is available from 4pm to midnight Sunday to Friday via the 'Connect Now' button on MySCU Hub or from a link in nominated unit learning sites. The Studiosity service offers generic writing feedback and live online chat assistance for foundational concepts and study skills.
Equipment and facilities
Southern Cross University provides students with modern well equipped teaching spaces such as lecture theatres, classrooms, and studios or laboratories tailored to meet the needs of specific study disciplines. Contemporary audiovisual equipment is standard in most teaching venues, and students have access to computer labs for individual study purposes.Course structure
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
Table of contents
Course requirements
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To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge, a candidate shall successfully complete twenty-four (24) units comprising:
- All sixteen (16) units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units; and
- One (1) eight (8) unit Major, selected from Part B of the Schedule of Units; or
- One (1) eight (8) unit University-Wide Major, selected from the University-wide Schedule of Majors
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To be eligible for the exit award of Associate Degree of Indigenous Knowledge, a candidate shall successfully complete sixteen (16) units comprising:
- All sixteen (16) units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units; or
- Any twelve (12) units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units; and
- Any four (4) units in a Major, selected from Part B of the Schedule of Units; or
- Any four (4) units in a University-Wide Major, selected from the University-wide Schedule of Majors
- A candidate who, while enrolled for the Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge, has completed the requirements for the Associate Degree of Indigenous Knowledge may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Indigenous Knowledge following withdrawal from the Bachelor degree.
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To be eligible for the exit award of Diploma of Indigenous Knowledge, a candidate shall successfully complete eight (8) units comprising:
- Any eight (8) units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units; or
- Any six (6) units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units; and
- Any two (2) units in a Major, selected from Part B of the Schedule of Units; or
- Any two (2) units in a University-Wide Major selected from the University-wide Schedule of Majors
- A candidate who, while enrolled in the Bachelor or Indigenous Knowledge, has completed the requirements for the Diploma of Indigenous Knowledge may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Indigenous Knowledge following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor degree.
Schedule of units
Course progressions
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Session 1 Commencement - Indigenous Arts and Media Major
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| This Course Progression Table assumes that you are commencing the Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge with a single major in Session 1 without any advanced standing. It also assumes that you are studying full-time in Sessions 1 and 2 with no enrolment in Session 3 units. If you
• will or have received advanced standing and/or • are commencing the Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge in Sessions 2 and/or • are enrolling in Session 3 units please email gnibistudent@scu.edu.au for advice on a revised study plan | |||
| Year 1, Session 1 | |||
| HUM71001 - Indigenous Scholarship | Introductory | ||
| CUL00401 - Indigenous World-Views | Introductory | ||
| SOC71005 - Colonising Histories | Introductory | ||
| HUM71006 - Indigenous Knowledge | Introductory | ||
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| HUM71005 - Aboriginal Cultural Strengths | Introductory | ||
| HUM72020 - Indigenous Rights | Intermediate | ||
| HUM71003 - Introduction to Indigenous Research | Introductory | ||
| SOC72001 - Aboriginal Social Realities | Intermediate | ||
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| HUM72012 - Working with Aboriginal Communities I (Professional Engagement) | Intermediate | ||
| HUM72015 - Racism and Eugenics | Intermediate | ||
| ART71001 - Aboriginal Visual Arts Studio I | Introductory | ||
| COM72004 - Aboriginal Media and Design I | Intermediate | ||
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| HUM73005 - Working with Aboriginal Communities II (Professional Placement) | Advanced | ||
| HUM73001 - Aboriginal Community Organisations: Ethics and Sustainability | Advanced | ||
| ART71002 - Aboriginal Visual Arts Studio II | Introductory | ||
| COM73003 - Aboriginal Media and Design II | Advanced | ||
| Year 3, Session 1 | |||
| IST73001 - Independent Study: Indigenous Research Project | Advanced | ||
| ART72001 - Aboriginal Visual Arts Studio III | Intermediate | ||
| HUM72005 - Indigenous Design Futures I | Intermediate | ||
| HUM73004 - Lateral Violence | Advanced | ||
| Year 3, Session 2 | |||
| ART72002 - Aboriginal Visual Arts Studio IV | Intermediate | ||
| HUM73010 - Indigenous Design Futures II | Advanced | ||
| HUM73002 - Cognitive Justice | Advanced | ||
| SOC73001 - Caring for Country | Advanced | ||
Session 1 Commencement - Community and Land Management Major
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| This Course Progression Table assumes that you are commencing the Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge with a single major in Session 1 without any advanced standing. It also assumes that you are studying full-time in Sessions 1 and 2 with no enrolment in Session 3 units. If you • will or have received advanced standing and/or • are commencing the Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge in Sessions 2 and/or • are enrolling in Session 3 units please email gnibistudent@scu.edu.au for advice on a revised study plan | |||
| Year 1, Session 1 | |||
| HUM71001 - Indigenous Scholarship | Introductory | ||
| CUL00401 - Indigenous World-Views | Introductory | ||
| SOC71005 - Colonising Histories | Introductory | ||
| HUM71006 - Indigenous Knowledge | Introductory | ||
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| HUM71005 - Aboriginal Cultural Strengths | Introductory | ||
| HUM72020 - Indigenous Rights | Intermediate | ||
| HUM71003 - Introduction to Indigenous Research | Introductory | ||
| SOC72001 - Aboriginal Social Realities | Intermediate | ||
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| HUM72012 - Working with Aboriginal Communities I (Professional Engagement) | Intermediate | ||
| HUM72015 - Racism and Eugenics | Intermediate | ||
| Choose 1st Major unit from: LAW00214 - Mediation and Dispute Resolution OR HUM72011 - Country, Culture and Heritage OR MNG72011 - Aboriginal Social Enterprise I OR MNG72010 - Aboriginal Organisational Principles and Practices | Introductory | ||
| Choose 2nd Major unit from: LAW00214 - Mediation and Dispute Resolution OR HUM72011 - Country, Culture and Heritage OR MNG72011 - Aboriginal Social Enterprise I OR MNG72010 - Aboriginal Organisational Principles and Practices | Introductory | ||
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| HUM73001 - Aboriginal Community Organisations: Ethics and Sustainability | Advanced | ||
| HUM73005 - Working with Aboriginal Communities II (Professional Placement) | Advanced | ||
| Choose 3rd Major unit from: LAW00055 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Issues OR MNG73010 - Aboriginal Social Enterprise II OR TRM72001 - Indigenous Tourism OR LAW73010 - The Model Litigant OR BIO00244 - Protected Area Management | Introductory | Note 2 | |
| Choose 4th Major unit from: LAW00055 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Issues OR MNG73010 - Aboriginal Social Enterprise II OR TRM72001 - Indigenous Tourism OR LAW73010 - The Model Litigant OR BIO00244 - Protected Area Management | Introductory | Note 2 | |
| Year 3, Session 1 | |||
| HUM73004 - Lateral Violence | Advanced | ||
| IST73001 - Independent Study: Indigenous Research Project | Advanced | ||
| Choose 5th Major unit from: LAW00214 - Mediation and Dispute Resolution OR HUM72011 - Country, Culture and Heritage OR MNG72011 - Aboriginal Social Enterprise I OR MNG72010 - Aboriginal Organisational Principles and Practices | Introductory | ||
| Choose 6th Major unit from: LAW00214 - Mediation and Dispute Resolution OR HUM72011 - Country, Culture and Heritage OR MNG72011 - Aboriginal Social Enterprise I OR MNG72010 - Aboriginal Organisational Principles and Practices | Introductory | ||
| Year 3, Session 2 | |||
| HUM73002 - Cognitive Justice | Advanced | ||
| SOC73001 - Caring for Country | Advanced | ||
| Choose 7th Major unit from: LAW00055 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Issues OR MNG73010 - Aboriginal Social Enterprise II OR TRM72001 - Indigenous Tourism OR LAW73010 - The Model Litigant OR BIO00244 - Protected Area Management | Introductory | Note 2 | |
| Choose 8th Major unit from: LAW00055 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Issues OR MNG73010 - Aboriginal Social Enterprise II OR TRM72001 - Indigenous Tourism OR LAW73010 - The Model Litigant OR BIO00244 - Protected Area Management | Introductory | Note 2 | |
Session 1 Commencement - Aboriginal Community Education Major
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| This Course Progression Table assumes that you are commencing the Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge with a single major in Session 1 without any advanced standing. It also assumes that you are studying full-time in Sessions 1 and 2 with no enrolment in Session 3 units. If you
• will or have received advanced standing and/or • are commencing the Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge in Session 2 and/or • are enrolling in Session 3 units please email gnibistudent@scu.edu.au for advice on a revised study plan | |||
| Year 1, Session 1 | |||
| HUM71001 - Indigenous Scholarship | Introductory | ||
| CUL00401 - Indigenous World-Views | Introductory | ||
| SOC71005 - Colonising Histories | Introductory | ||
| HUM71006 - Indigenous Knowledge | Introductory | ||
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| HUM71005 - Aboriginal Cultural Strengths | Introductory | ||
| HUM72020 - Indigenous Rights | Intermediate | ||
| HUM71003 - Introduction to Indigenous Research | Introductory | ||
| SOC72001 - Aboriginal Social Realities | Intermediate | ||
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| HUM72015 - Racism and Eugenics | Intermediate | ||
| HUM72012 - Working with Aboriginal Communities I (Professional Engagement) | Intermediate | ||
| EDU01308 - Indigenous Australians in Education | Advanced | ||
| EDU72010 - Aboriginal Language and Culture in the Classroom I | Intermediate | ||
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| HUM73001 - Aboriginal Community Organisations: Ethics and Sustainability | Advanced | ||
| HUM73005 - Working with Aboriginal Communities II (Professional Placement) | Advanced | ||
| SOC73002 - Living Knowledge | Advanced | ||
| EDU71001 - Aboriginal Pedagogy | Introductory | ||
| Year 3, Session 1 | |||
| HUM73004 - Lateral Violence | Advanced | ||
| IST73001 - Independent Study: Indigenous Research Project | Advanced | ||
| EDU10633 - Vocational Education and Training in Schools and Industry | Advanced | ||
| HUM71002 - Aboriginal Language, Culture and Community I | Introductory | ||
| Year 3, Session 2 | |||
| HUM73002 - Cognitive Justice | Advanced | ||
| SOC73001 - Caring for Country | Advanced | ||
| HUM72010 - Aboriginal Language, Culture and Community II | Intermediate | ||
| EDU73001 - Aboriginal Language and Culture in the Classroom II | Advanced | ||
Notes
| Note 1: | Not currently offered. |
| Note 2: | If selecting the unit Aboriginal Social Enterprise II as part of your major, it should be undertaken after completion of Aboriginal Social Enterprise I. |
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