Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge with Honours
Southern Cross University
About
This year-long program can transform your interest in research into a deeper understanding and appreciation of Indigenous knowledge and culture.With the guidance of an expert supervisor, you’ll select a topic, develop your thesis and engage in research that speaks to your passion as well as to a broader and deeper cultural importance.While advancing your analytic, writing and research skills, you will also open the way to more diverse career options, or even further study towards a doctorate.Best of all, completion of this degree will see your research contribute new knowledge and perspective of Indigenous life and culture.
Structure
| Title | Level of learning | Note |
|---|---|---|
| INDG4001 - Indigenous Research Theory and Practice | Introductory | Note 1 |
| INDG4002 - Indigenous Research Thesis (Stage 1 of 3) | Advanced | Note 1 |
| INDG4003 - Indigenous Research Thesis (Stage 2 of 3) | Advanced | Note 1 |
| INDG4004 - Indigenous Research Thesis (Stage 3 of 3) | Advanced | Note 1 |
Entry requirements
Students applying for the Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge with Honours are required to participate in an interview with Gnibi academics and Gnibi Elders to demonstrate suitability for entry into the award.
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge with Honours, students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising:
- INDG4001,
- INDG4002,
- INDG4003, and
- INDG4004.
Class of Honours
This degree may be awarded in the following classes:
1. First Class;
2. Second Class (Division 1);
3. Second Class (Division 2); or
4. Third Class.
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the <a href="/staff/teaching-and-learning/graduate-attributes/">graduate attributes</a>.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | apply critical analysis to Indigenous social and cultural situations and problems. |
| Creativity | develop innovative and creative responses to contemporary Indigenous and historical social and cultural issues. |
| Ethical practice | investigate and evaluate issues with references to principles of social justice and equity in relation to Indigenous peoples. |
| Knowledge of a discipline | demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to interact in a culturally competent way with Indigenous communities. |
| Lifelong learning | access, interpret and evaluate sources of information relevant to Indigenous studies. |
| Communication and social skills | demonstrate a command of one other major area of study. |
| Cultural competence | demonstrate effective cross-cultural communication skills in relation to an understanding of Indigenous Australian cultures, histories and current realities. |
Institution
