Australian Studies

Australian Studies is an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary course of study. It includes Indigenous studies, history, politics, literature, sociology and gender. It has been designed to introduce students to the various ways Australian issues are addressed and analysed by a variety of interdisciplinary and disciplinary approaches. The major examines questions about national identity, social, cultural and political diversity, race and gender. By crossing between disciplines, this major offers a rich insight into the complexities and contradictions that contribute to the notions of 'Australian'.

Major Study

A major in Australian Studies consists of a minimum of 52 credit points; a minimum of 6 credit points at 100-level, 8 credit points at 200-level and 24 credit points at 300-level. The major is made up of two core subjects: either AUST101 or AUST102 at first year level and AUST350. The balance of credit points is made up by taking subjects with Australian content offered by the following Programs within the Faculty: Indigenous Studies, Media and Cultural Studies, English, History, Politics and Sociology.

Students should ensure that they have the necessary prerequisites to take the subjects of their choice, or have had the prerequisites waived by the Convenor of the relevant Program.

Minor Study

A minor in Australian Studies consists of a minimum of 28 credit points including one of the nominated core subjects at 100-level. The balance of credit points can be taken from the list of subjects for the major, provided that no more than 12 credit points are taken at 100-level. Students may not cross-count any subjects from the minor in any other minor or major study.

Honours

See Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Study Program