Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies

Challenge and develop policy affecting social justice in the Indigenous workforce and community

Do you want to work with local and global communities? Do you want to understand how to engage with Indigenous knowledge systems to respond to ecological, social and economic challenges? The Wollotuka Institute is committed to the advancement of Indigenous education at local, national and international levels.

Find yourself in a range of careers that require social innovation, cultural competence and multimedia capabilities. Utilise critical Indigenous knowledge to address pressing global issues and work more effectively in cross-cultural settings. This program is designed to expose students to diverse worldviews, producing culturally responsive and innovative social justice advocates.

Course overview

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 jobs in a range of areas in both Indigenous and mainstream organisations in a global context. Graduate with an understanding of Aboriginal culture, history and political life in Australia.

You will have the ability to challenge and develop policies affecting social justice in the workforce and community.

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

• Global Development Worker
• Organisational Cultural Diversity Practitioner
• Cultural Heritage Conservationist
• Social Enterprise Founder
• Policy and Research Officer