Undergraduate
Bachelor of Applied Social Science
2019
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Batchelor: this course is available to Indigenous students by mixed mode delivery through the Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education (BIITE) in Batchelor.
This specialised course explores the connection between Indigenous knowledge systems and the western culture.
You focus on the theoretical concepts and practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditional owners promoting responsible leadership, advocacy and empowerment for people and communities to help them reach their goals for active participation in modern Australian social, cultural and economic life. Key areas you focus on include: Indigenous social policy, Indigenous resource management and Indigenous community action.
You will demonstrate an ability to work within broader society as active and culturally capable agents of change and apply what you learn in a culturally informed and respectful manner.
Career opportunities
Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in government, non-government organisations (NGOs), private companies and community groups in roles such as administration, community advisor, mediator, project manager, consultant or researcher.
Credit transfers & pathways
Pathways for VET to Higher Education
Guaranteed credit transfer arrangements are available to students commencing a Bachelor degree at Charles Darwin University with completed Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree qualifications in the same field or discipline at Charles Darwin University. Students who hold completed qualifications should refer to the additional information provided about Advanced Standing and Credit Transfer and Pathways using the links below:
Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
Course fees
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) Australian Citizenship; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident visa holder who will be resident within Australia for the duration of the unit.
2019 and 2020: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
International tuition fees
The annual tuition fee for full time study of 80 credit points (1.0 EFTSL) for commencing students in 2019 is AUD $24,120.00.
These fees are subject to annual increases each year of your study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
CDU offers a number of scholarships to international students to assist with the cost of study.
International applications
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The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students that commenced this course and passed the census date in Semester 1, 2018.
Applicant background (Semester one intake 2018) No. of Students % of all Students A. Higher education study
(includes a bridging or enabling course)<5 N/P B. Vocational education and training (VET) study <5 N/P C. Work and life experience
(Admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)<5 N/P D. Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
(regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)
<5 N/P - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered
(e.g. portfolio, audition, extra offer conditional on minimum ATAR)
N/A .0 - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor
(e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)
N/A .0 International students <5 N/P All students 7 100.0 Notes
"<5" - the number of students is less than 5
N/A - Students not accepted in this category
N/P - Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students. -
This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
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Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7.
Contact details
For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:
Course structure
The course requires the successful completion of 240 credit points of study drawn from units offered in the Bachelor of Applied Social Sciences choosing a major from one of three key fields of study:
- Indigenous Social Policy,
- Indigenous Resource Management, and
- Indigenous Community Action.
Core units provide an orientation and firm foundation for developing understandings across key areas of study and for building graduate attribute skills in cultural competence. A minor field of study in Indigenous languages and culture, Indigenous Health, Indigenous pedagogies or Indigenous research methodologies provides the opportunity for students to broaden their knowledge base.
The course is offered through a range of flexible, multi-modal delivery options that include workshops, face-to-face classes and external study through Learnline.
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 240 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
Unit type |
Credit Points |
Specific requirements |
Common Units (2 units) |
20cp |
Common units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below. CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability Select Common Units to find out more about individual units and advanced standing options. |
Core Units (6 units) |
60cp |
Compulsory Core units totalling 60 credit points as detailed below. IND120 Indigenous People, Society and Culture (recoded from ATI120 2016) |
Specialist Electives A (7 units) |
70cp |
Units totalling 70 credit points selected from one of the three lists of available units detailed below. Indigenous Social Policy PLUS SIX UNITS FROM THE BELOW Indigenous Resource Management PLUS SIX UNITS FROM THE BELOW Indigenous Community Action PLUS SIX UNITS FROM THE BELOW |
Specialist Electives B (4 units) |
40cp |
Units totalling 40 credit points selected from one of the lists of available units detailed below. Indigenous Languages and Cultures Arrernte Languages and Cultures Indigenous Research Methodologies Indigenous Pedagogies Indigenous Health Indigenous Creative Expression Indigenous Linguistics Indigenous Community Action Indigenous Resource Management Indigenous Social Policy |
Electives (5 units) |
50cp |
Select units totalling 50 credit points may be selected from undergraduate units offered by the University. |
240 |
Total Credit Points |
Students who commence in or after 2013
No more than 20 credit points shall be counted with a grade of "PC" in a Bachelor AQF Level 7 course award and no more than 10 credit points at "PC" may be received at the highest level of the program of learning.
Of the total 240 credit points: (unless specified in the specific course structure above)
* not more than 100 credit points may be taken from 100 level units
* a minimum of 60 credit points must be taken from 300 level units or above
Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Course Changes and Transitional Arrangements - 2016
Students who have completed ATI100 should not complete IND230. ATI110 Indigenous Policy Making and ATI140 Indigenous Land and Resources are now Specialist electives. Students who have completed these two units will receive credit towards Specialist electives. Unit Title Changes
Unit Code Changes and Replacement Units CAS311 has been replaced by two different units INL390 and IND390, depending on your specialist stream. Please contact the course coordinator for further advice if you have completed one or more units in CAS311.
Discontinued Units from 2016:
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Study plan
Students commencing in Semester 1
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
♦ ensure Common Units are completed in the first year of study;
♦ maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
♦ check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the subject area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200.
Legend: | CU = Common Unit | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | E = Elective |
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
Year 1 | |||
CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability | CU | CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU |
IND120 Indigenous People, Society and Culture | CO | IND130 Ethics and Protocols in Indigenous Contexts | CO |
IND150 Colonising Australia | CO | Specialist elective A | SE |
Specialist elective A | SE | Specialist elective B | SE |
Year 2 | |||
IND200 Cultural Capabilities | CO | IND230 Language Maintenance and Identity | CO |
Specialist elective A | SE | Specialist elective A | SE |
Specialist elective A | SE | Specialist elective A | SE |
Specialist elective B | SE | Elective | E |
Year 3 | |||
Specialist elective B | SE | IND300 Safe Spaces | CO |
Elective | E | Specialist elective A | SE |
Elective | E | Specialist elective B | SE |
Elective | E | Elective | E |
Students commencing in Semester 2
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard load Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
♦ ensure Common Units are completed in the first year of study;
♦ maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
♦ check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the subject area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200.
Legend: | CU = Common Unit | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | E = Elective |
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
Year 1 | |||
CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | ||
IND130 Ethics and Protocols in Indigenous Contexts | CO | ||
Specialist elective A | SE | ||
Specialist elective B | SE | ||
Year 2 | |||
CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability | CU | IND230 Language Maintenance and Identity | CO |
IND120 Indigenous People, Society and Culture | CO | Specialist elective A | SE |
IND150 Colonising Australia | CO | Specialist elective A | SE |
Specialist elective A | SE | Elective | E |
Year 3 | |||
IND200 Cultural Capabilities | CO | IND300 Safe Spaces | CO |
Specialist elective A | SE | Specialist elective A | SE |
Specialist elective A | SE | Specialist elective B | SE |
Specialist elective B | SE | Elective | E |
Year 4 | |||
Specialist elective B | SE | ||
Elective | E | ||
Elective | E | ||
Elective | E |