Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Push for equality for Indigenous people and communities

Do you want to work with local and global communities? Explore Indigenous knowledge systems, respond to ecological, social and economic challenges. Make a real impact.

The University’s Wollotuka Institute is committed to the advancement of Indigenous education at a local, national and international level.

Pursue a career in the legal field, or make your mark across research, government, NGOs, business, and community organisations – there are opportunities in almost every sector.

This program is designed to produce culturally aware and innovative social advocates. Explore Indigenous histories, cultures, principle concepts and decolonisation. Combine this knowledge with strong legal expertise that elevates your potential across a wide range of sectors.

Course overview

Global Indigenous Studies majors:

• Entrepreneurship and innovation
• Screen and cultural studies
• Global Indigenous studies
• Politics and international relations
• Human geography and the environment
• Human resource management
• Human services
• Sociology and anthropology.

Law courses:

• Criminal law and procedure
• Evidence
• Equity and trusts
• Administrative law
• Property law
• Contract law.

Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language 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.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

This program opens doors for careers across a range of sectors in both Indigenous and non-Indigenous organisations.

On completion of this degree, you’ll be able to work in roles such as:

• Global Development Worker
• Lawyer
• Organisational Cultural Diversity Practitioner
• Start-up Entrepreneur
• Cultural Heritage Conservationist
• Social Enterprise Founder
• Policy and Research Officer