This course offers an introduction to Indigenous Studies at Federation University. The course explores the diverse characteristics and experiences of pre- and post-invasion Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies within an interdisciplinary framework foregrounding Indigenous knowledges and perspectives. It aims to provide students with a broad overview of pre- and post-invasion experiences and expressions of Indigenous cultures, knowledges, histories and identities. The course draws on a wide range of Indigenous-authored content and is delivered, as far as possible, using a collaborative model featuring contributions from members of the university¿s local Aboriginal communities. The course is organised around an exploration of three key themes: the characteristics and experiences of pre-invasion Indigenous societies and their encounters with outside cultures prior to 1788; the history and ongoing impacts of settler-colonial invasion from 1788 to the present; and the complexity and diversity of contemporary Indigenous cultures and experiences in settler-colonial Australia.
For further information regarding the course please refer to the Course Outline found at the following link (PDF, 196kB).
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a student contribution band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2024 contribution amount* -
$2,040
2024 contribution amount - continuing student who commenced before 1 Jan 2021* -
$957
* for Clinical Psychology (Clin Psych) & Professional Pathways (Prof Path) bands the contribution amount is determined by accredited course. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should visit our CSP page for further information.
Note: The Job-ready Graduates Package introduced new funding clusters and contribution amounts from the 2021 academic year. If you are a continuing student who commenced before 1 January 2021 studying units in disciplines with increased contribution amounts, you will continue paying the same amount (indexed each year) as you would have. For further information visit the Australia Government's Study Assist website.
These places are offered for postgraduate studies or to CSP ineligible students and tuition fees are not subsidised by the Australian Government. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.
International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.
It is important to check unit delivery details including location and census date, prior to making decisions about enrolment. Detailed semester and census date information can be found on the Important Dates page.