Associate Degree of Applied Social Science

The Associate Degree of Applied Social Science explores the connection between Indigenous knowledge systems and western culture.

These specialised fields of study prepare you for professional and/or further study or research that can contribute to, and further develop, effective and equitable engagement between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and the broader Australian community.

You focus on the theoretical concepts and practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditional owners promoting accountable leadership, advocacy and empowerment for people and communities to help them reach their goals for effective participation in modern Australian social, cultural and economic life.

Key areas you will focus on include:

Indigenous social policy, Indigenous resource management and Indigenous community action.

You will demonstrate an ability to work within broader society as an active and cultural agent of change, applying what you learn in a culturally informed and respectful manner.

Common Units(2 units) - 20cp

Common units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.

CUC107

CUC100

(new title from 2016)

CUC106

Common Units

Core Units(5 units) - 50cp

Compulsory Core units totalling 50 credit points as detailed below.

(replaced by IAS101 2020)

(replaced by IAS142 2020)

(replaced by IAS131 2020)

(replaced by IAS201 2020)

(replaced by IAS252 2020)

Specialist Elective(6 units) - 60cp

Units totalling 60 credit points selected from the list of available units detailed below.

Indigenous Social Policy ATI110 Indigenous Policymaking (no longer available from 2020. Students should discuss with the course coordinator a suitable replacement unit) PLUS five units from the below: ATI200 Indigenous Contemporary Perspectives (replaced by IAS245 2020) ATI210 Indigenous Governance and Leadership (replaced by IAS242 2020) ATI211 Indigenous Policy Principles and Practice (replaced by IAS241 2020) CIK220 Arctic to Uluru: Comparative Studies in Indigenous Policy (no longer available from 2018) ATI300* Work Placement (no longer available from 2018) ATI310 Indigenous People and Social Justice (new title from 2016) (replaced by IAS344 2020) CIK305 Cultural Transactions: Communication and Negotiation (replaced by IAS402 2020) IND390* Indigenous Knowledges Project (no longer available from 2020)

Indigenous Resource Management ATI140 Indigenous Land and Resources (replaced by IAS144 2020)

PLUS five units from the below: ATI160 Cultural Site Management (no longer available from 2020) ATI200 Indigenous Contemporary Perspectives(replaced by IAS245 2020) ATI221 Archaeology and Cultural Resource Management (replaced by IAS225 2020) CIK210 Representing and Recording Country (replaced by IAS223 2020) CIK230 Indigenous Engagement: Land and Water x 2 (repeatable) (replaced by IAS254 2020) CIK240 Indigenous Cultures and the Environment (replaced by IAS353 2020) ATI300* Work Placement (no longer available from 2018) ATI311 Race and Policy (replaced by IAS343 2020) ATI321 Impact Assessment and Management of Cultural Sites (replaced by IAS354 2020) CIK305 Cultural Transactions: Communication and Negotiation (replaced by IAS402 2020) CIK341 Global Perspectives on Indigenous Land and Sea Management (no longer available from 2020) IND390* Indigenous Knowledges Project (no longer available from 2020)

Indigenous Community Action ATI230 Resourcing Community Action (no longer available from 2020. Students should discuss with the course coordinator a suitable replacement unit)

PLUS five units from the below: ATI200 Indigenous Contemporary Perspectives(replaced by IAS245 2020) ATI231 Advocacy and Social Action (replaced by IAS246 2020) ATI300* Work Placement (no longer available from 2018) ATI330 Indigenous Networking and Collaboration (replaced by IAS351 2020) ATI331 Practices and Skills in Indigenous Community Work (replaced by IAS352 2020) CIK305 Cultural Transactions: Communication and Negotiation (replaced by IAS402 2020) IND390* Indigenous Knowledges Project (no longer available from 2020)

Electives(3 units) - 30cp

Select units totalling 30 credit points may be selected from undergraduate units offered by the University.

- 160

Total Credit Points

Admission requirements are met by one of the following: Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*. Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher. Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma. Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications. Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 135 (or a score of 145 if prior to May 2010). Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course. Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience. * After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.