Bachelor of Arts - Indigenous Studies

Swinburne University of Technology

Put your passion for a better world into a creative, meaningful career. In the Bachelor of Arts, you’ll learn how societies evolve and humans change the world. Expect to focus on the worlds most pressing problems, critical thinking, communication skills, cultural competency, digital literacy and building your confidence to make a difference.Delve into Indigenous ways of being and doing, which are increasingly appreciated not only their historical value, but also for their place in contemporary society. In this major, youll discover how to utilise these concepts in future careers, including the role of Indigenous Knowledges in a range of contemporary fields, learn about concepts of Indigenous entrepreneurship in todays world and experience contemporary community organisations and the issues they face in the capstone unit.Skills you’ll learnConceptual understandingCritical and creative reasoningCommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingSelf-managementYour career opportunitiesCommunity engagement and/or development officerPublic relations executivePolicy analystCultural liaison officerAdvocacy workerClient services officer

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