Australian Indigenous Studies is a value-driven program guided by the principles of interdisciplinary knowledge, intellectual exchange, and social relevance. It offers you a range of perspectives on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture, with subjects reflecting the rich diversity of the emes include Indigenous cultural production, key thinkers and concepts, settler and Indigenous environmental ethics, Aboriginal women and coloniality, Indigenous health, and issues relating to land, law and philosophy. Your course structure The Bachelor of Arts requires the successful completion of 24 subjects (300-points), including at least one major. Most students study eight subjects each year (usually four subjects in each semester) for three years full-time, or the part-time equivalent. Most Arts majors require 100 points of study (usually eight subjects) for attainment. This means out of your 300-point program, you have the opportunity to achieve two majors in your course. COMPLETING YOUR MAJOR If you are taking Australian Indigenous Studies as a major, you must complete: Any level 1 Arts elective subject (usually at first year) One Arts Foundation subject 37.5 points (usually three subjects) of level 2 elective subjects (recommended or optional subjects usually at second year) 25 points (usually two subjects) of Level 3 elective subjects (recommended or optional subjects usually at third year) One level 3 capstone subject (usually at third year) If you are taking Australian Indigenous Studies as a minor, you must complete: Any level 1 Arts elective subject (usually at first year) One Arts Foundation subject 25 points (usually two subjects) of level 2 elective subjects (usually at second year) 25 points (usually two subjects) of Level 3 elective subjects (usually at third year) BREADTH STUDIES Breadth is a unique feature of the Melbourne Model. It gives you the chance to explore subjects outside of arts, developing new perspectives and learning to collaborate with others who have different strengths and interests just as you will in your future career. Some of our students use breadth to explore creative interests or topics they have always been curious about. Others used breadth to improve their career prospects by complementing their major with a language, communication skills or business expertise. Australian Indigenous Studies prepares students for large range of careers as Indigenous participation and issues become increasingly embedded in all aspects of industry, small business, government, health, law, the arts, media, and education at primary, secondary and tertiary levels. Indigenous studies will give Indigenous and non-Indigenous students an edge.