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.

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank, or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme.

The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, and completed enabling programs.

For further information on the pathways that are available to you, please refer to:

• Domestic Applicants
• International Applicants

Overall minimum: 7

Sub test minimum: 6

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: