Indigenous Australia constitutes the world’s oldest continuous culture.
In this major, you'll develop connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities, and strengthen your skills to think creatively and critically as a citizen of the world.
Graduates typically work in a broad range of roles with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, like education, community development, public health, government and advocacy.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Community engagement officer
- Cultural support liaison
- Employment consultant
- Education administration officer
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education worker
- Indigenous rights adviser
- Indigenous community adviser
Be prepared for some hard hitting topics but it’s well worth it... I hope I am in a position where I can use my knowledge to empower mob and community, and educate and share knowledge with those that haven’t had the opportunities I have.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies major offers us non-Indigenous students a unique space to learn how to listen to Indigenous voices, seriously consider and grapple with Indigenous thinking and consequently have the rare opportunity to gain an honest and truthful education of who we really are in this place.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies major has enriched my learning experience at UQ. The courses address historical, social, and political contexts in dialogue with Indigenous perspectives, and have played a significant role in how I intend to approach my career.
Studying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, I sought to learn the truth about Australia’s history and the resilience of First Nation peoples. I sought to challenge my personal understanding of self and place. All of these lessons have been uniquely facilitated by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
The understanding I’ve gained about storying and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge will empower me throughout my career. I am excited about the prospects of what graduates with this knowledge can bring to the world and the future.
Be prepared for some hard hitting topics but it’s well worth it... I hope I am in a position where I can use my knowledge to empower mob and community, and educate and share knowledge with those that haven’t had the opportunities I have.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies major offers us non-Indigenous students a unique space to learn how to listen to Indigenous voices, seriously consider and grapple with Indigenous thinking and consequently have the rare opportunity to gain an honest and truthful education of who we really are in this place.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies major has enriched my learning experience at UQ. The courses address historical, social, and political contexts in dialogue with Indigenous perspectives, and have played a significant role in how I intend to approach my career.
Studying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, I sought to learn the truth about Australia’s history and the resilience of First Nation peoples. I sought to challenge my personal understanding of self and place. All of these lessons have been uniquely facilitated by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
The understanding I’ve gained about storying and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge will empower me throughout my career. I am excited about the prospects of what graduates with this knowledge can bring to the world and the future.
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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Overseas study
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Indigenous Australian Issues: Past, Present, Future
- Torres Strait Islander Studies
- Indigenous Women and Men: Gendered Business
- Contemporary Indigenous knowledge, thought and philosophy
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