What will I be doing in this course?

Both Preliminary and HSC courses offer students knowledge, understanding and skills in aspects of indigenous contemporary social and political issues including: racism, land rights, heritage and identity, human rights
and social justice.

It concentrates on social and political issues that affect all Australians. It does not require in-depth
 studies of cultural issues.

In Aboriginal Studies students learn a range of research and communication skills essential for further education, traineeships and a wide range of careers. As a Category A HSC course, Aboriginal Studies can be counted in the ATAR for university entrance.

Preliminary course

The Preliminary course focuses on Aboriginal peoples' relationship to the Land, Aboriginal heritage and identity, and an historical examination of colonialism, racism and prejudice from pre-contact times to the 1960s. The course also includes the development of skills in culturally appropriate
research and inquiry methods. It involves case studies.

Part I: Aboriginality and the Land

Part II: Heritage and Identity

Part III: International Indigenous Community: Comparative Study

Part IV: Research and Inquiry Methods: Local Community Case Study

HSC course

The HSC course provides for in depth study of legislation, policy, judicial processes and current events from the 1960s. During the course, students will undertake consultation with Aboriginal communities and will study the course through the experiences of national and international Indigenous communities. Students apply research and inquiry methods through the completion of a major project.

Part I – Social Justice and Human Rights Issues

Part II – Case Study of an Aboriginal community for each topic

Part III – Research and Inquiry Methods – Major Project

How will this course help me in the future?

This course is designed for those who are interested in careers such as community work, nursing and allied health services. Education, business and commerce and artistic work. It may have advanced standing for some TAFE courses .

Those students wishing to pursue the study of Aboriginal Studies and allied fields at tertiary level will have gained an excellent background.