INDSL1000 Introduction to Indigenous Australia

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.

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Credit points

EFTSL

0.125

Band

Band 4/GF Band 1

Field of Education

Indigenous Studies (090311)

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $2,175
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $997

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

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.

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