Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies (First Nations Australia)

Bachelor

Become an effective advocate or ally for First Nation peoples and cultures and develop the relevant knowledge and cognitive skills to work with Indigenous communities in a culturally appropriate way.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, May, Sep

Domestic Fees

$16,323 per year

ATAR

59

About this course

Overview

Become an effective advocate or ally for First Nation peoples and cultures and develop the relevant knowledge and cognitive skills to work with Indigenous communities in a culturally appropriate way.
The First Nations Australia major allows you to explore First Nations issues, protocols, and philosophy, and examines decolonisation and Indigenous standpoint theory.
Graduates from this major will become culturally aware, responsible, and active individuals who have a grounded understanding of the past and present experiences of First Nation peoples.
You can combine your studies with another major in the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies or courses from other disciplines across the University, such as social work, human services, history, or environment and sustainability to meet your desired career path.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Find the entry requirements most relevant to you.

Recent secondary education


	Adjusted Entry score including adjustment factors (additional points given in certain circumstances).	Unadjusted Entry score not including adjustment factors.
ATAR The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a percentile rank used to assess the results of high-school applicants for undergraduate entry into university.	59.00	-

Pre-requisites

To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:

English (Units 3 & 4, C)

We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.

Depending on your area of interest, some majors or disciplines may require further assumed knowledge.

Special entry schemes for admission

Adjustments are additional points given in certain circumstances that may increase your Rank. Find out if you qualify for any adjustment factor pathways such as educational disadvantage where you live, and subjects you passed.

Tafe (VET) qualification

If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you may be able to use these qualifications to meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

Work and life experience

You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

If you identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent you may be eligible to enter the Indigenous Higher Education Pathways Program (IHEPP).

Study locations

Springfield

Toowoomba

Career pathways

Career outcomes

You may find work in government, the private sector, and with Indigenous communities in relation to policy and planning, community development, education, or advocacy.
You'll be able to offer insights into a range of social priorities, health, community and industry priorities related to First Nations perspectives.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 24 units.

Courses to be studied Units Core courses 8 First Nations Australia courses 8

1 x second major*
or 2 x 4-unit minors
or 1 x 4-unit minor plus 4 x electives
or 8 x electives

8 Total 24

*You can select a second 8-unit major from the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies or from the following UniSQ degrees:

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Other majors

How to apply

How to apply

Apply via QTAC

Apply via QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) if you:

have never studied with UniSQ before, or
are a Year 12 student, or
want to transfer to UniSQ from another university.


Mode	QTAC Codes
Online	909505
Springfield	929501
Toowoomba	909501

Copy your QTAC code and continue through to the QTAC website to complete your application.

Apply through QTAC

If you are applying via QTAC, please check the QTAC closing dates.

Apply directly to UniSQ

You may be able to apply directly to UniSQ if you:

are a current or previous UniSQ student returning to study with complete or incomplete qualifications (excluding Head Start students), or
have recently graduated from TAFE.

Apply direct to UniSQ

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You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.


Study period	Application closing date	Orientation	Study period s tart date	Finish date
Trimester 1, 2024	Monday 22 January	Monday 15 January	Monday 22 January	Friday 26 April
Trimester 2, 2024	Monday 20 May	Monday 6 May	Monday 13 May	Friday 16 August
Trimester 3, 2024	Monday 2 September	Monday 26 August	Monday 2 September	Friday 6 December

Further information

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