Indigenous Studies

Program Overview

The Indigenous Studies major at the University of Sydney provides a comprehensive understanding of Indigenous societies and cultures, focusing on Indigenous perspectives and ethical research methodologies. It enhances career prospects in fields such as advocacy, health, education, and social work, and offers opportunities for double majors and double degrees to expand employability and knowledge. The program is ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment and #6 in Australia for arts and humanities.

Program Outline

Careers:

• Advocacy
• Health
• Education
• Social work
• Government relations
• Community development
• Media
• Youth outreach
• Arts and heritage
• Public policy analysis

Other:

• Indigenous studies is a diverse, interdisciplinary area of study, drawing on a large body of global literature.
• A comprehensive understanding of Indigenous studies will enhance your career prospects in a range of professions.
• The Indigenous Studies major is underpinned by two key principles:
• Indigenous people as agents of their own destinies within the post-colonial era
• The valuing of Indigenous perspectives and voices
• There is also a strong focus on working effectively and ethically with Indigenous people and Indigenous research methodologies.
• The major is convened by the Department of Indigenous Studies, which offers units to students seeking greater knowledge of Australian and other Indigenous societies and cultures.
• Key features:
• Approach issues from an Indigenous perspective
• Learn how to think outside the constraints and assumptions imposed by Western culture
• Gain broader knowledge of Indigenous identities
• Undertake units in anthropology, education, history, human geography and law and to gain a broader skill set
• Access a large collection of global literature
• Focus on ethical orientation and Indigenous research methods by examining our collection of global literature on Indigenous issues
• Double your skills and employability prospects
• Undertake a double major – choose from more than 20 – to expand your options and launch a career enhanced by your unique perspective
• #1 in Sydney: Grad employment rate
• QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022
• Double your knowledge in two complementary or different areas with a double degree
• #6 in Australia
• Arts and humanities: THE World Uni Rankings by Subject, 2022