Bachelor of Aboriginal Studies (Honours)

University of Newcastle

Australia, Newcastle

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University of Newcastle

Australia , Newcastle

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Callaghan Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines27-Jan-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Next Intake 27-Jan-2026

Bachelor of Aboriginal Studies (Honours)

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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 organisations.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants having completed a Bachelor degree in a cognate area with a minimum GPA of 5.0:

across all studies undertaken within the program; or
across a major in the proposed area of study; or
across 80 units of 3000 level courses (which must include at least 40 units of 3000 level courses in the major where a major exists); or
where the applicant has completed less than 80 units at 3000 level, a GPA of 5.0 calculated from at least 60 units of 3000 level courses (which includes at least 40 units of 3000 level courses in the major where a major exists).

In exceptional circumstances, an application which does not meet the above requirements may be considered.

Domestic applicants should apply using the direct End-On Honours online application form.

International applicants should apply using the direct International application portal. For more information see How do I apply as an International Student?

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

Overall minimum

Sub test minimum

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.