Bachelor of Arts in Aboriginal Studies

Adelaide University

Study a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Aboriginal Studies and develop your understanding of the past to change the future.

Analyse, discuss and debate key issues affecting Australian and international Indigenous Peoples such as cultural revitalisation, governance, health and social justice. Explore connections to space and place as you engage in immersive land-based learning and graduate equipped to meet demand across a range of industries.
Aboriginal studies help you to look at the world around you from a different perspective, and to recognise the importance of Indigenous knowledge ownership. Engage in analysis, discussion and debate of key issues that are of significance to Australian and international Indigenous Peoples such as cultural and language revitalisation, governance, Aboriginal nation building, and health outcomes. You’ll also broaden your understanding of important topics like self-determination, social and economic development, and social justice.

Explore Aboriginal lore, law and land through historical and contemporary contexts, and focus on issues of concern within a globalised world.

Common Core courses are embedded in your degree, so you’ll develop the skills employers look for and graduate ready to think creatively, collaborate, and solve problems. You can also add a second major to your Bachelor of Arts, and pursue two areas of interest to boost your employment prospects.

As part of your studies, you’ll take part in experiential learning, where you’ll research potential career pathways in sectors aligning with your interests and participate in mentoring and networking opportunities. An internship in your final year will enable you to apply your knowledge in a work-based setting.

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