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Bachelor of Arts (First Nations Australia)
UndergraduateUSQ-FNA-DEG2025
Course information for 2025 intake View information for 2024 course intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 3 years full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 24
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
- CSP available
- Yes
Bachelor of Arts (First Nations Australia)
About this degree
On successful completion of the program, students should be able to:
- Evidence professional knowledge and skills in one or more disciplines which will equip students to be competitive in the regional and global workforce.
- Use creative and critical thinking processes to evaluate multiple sources of evidence, explore new ideas and possibilities, formulate arguments, and apply reasoning and reflection to develop solutions to complex real-world problems.
- Engage independently and collaboratively in informed debates, discussion, and activities to extend and advance effective communication skills in a range of oral, written and digital modes.
- Act as responsible, ethical professionals and global citizens by applying awareness of social responsibility and professional integrity to interactions with other professionals and the wider community.
- Show evidence of skills and capabilities, as well as initiative and resourcefulness, necessary to make a valuable contribution to the professional workplace, and respond to changing industry needs.
- Recognise and apply cultural awareness and tolerance for diversity within team, community and workplace settings.
- Australian Indigenous cultures have shaped and influenced Australia. The First Nations Australia major within the Bachelor of Arts allows you to study the historical events and political policies that have shaped Australia’s relationship with its first peoples. At UniSQ you will develop cultural competence and an understanding of First Nations perspectives, how to be an effective advocate or ally, and build the ability to work with Indigenous communities in a culturally appropriate way. You can choose to combine your studies with a major in Environment and Sustainability, History, Music, or Anthropology to tailor this degree to suit your career goals.
Recommended study pattern
Year 1
HAC1000 The Skilful Communicator
FNA1001 First Nations Philosophy and Perspectives
HAC1001 The Professional Self: Building Career Identity
FNA1002 First Nation Perspective of Australian History
FNA1003 Australian Politics and the First Nations' Experience
3 x Electives
Year 2
FNA2001 First Nation Identity, Diversity and Protocols
FNA2002 First Nations Expression and Representation in Arts and Media
FNA2003 First Nations Current Issues and Debates
HAC2000 Digital Worlds: Human Futures
4 x Electives
Year 3
FNA3001 Decolonisation and Indigenous Standpoint Theory
FNA3002 First Nation Advocacy and Allies
HAC3001 The Emerging Professional
5 x Electives
Award requirements
Completion of 24 units as outlined in the Recommended Study Pattern section.Exit points
Associate Degree of Arts, Diploma of Arts.
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Indicative first year fee
$16,363
Indicative total fee $49,089
The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.
Fees may vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- credit from previous work experience
- your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.
To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.
As Australia’s #1 university for graduate starting salary (Good Universities Guide, 2022), University of Southern Queensland is the right place to make real progress. Regardless of your education history, your age or your aspirations, at UniSQ you’ll be inspired by quality learning experiences matched with top resources and research. Having delivered distance and online learning for over 40+ years, UniSQ supports you to learn at your own pace—exactly how it suits you.
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- Times Higher Education Ranking 2024:
- 24
Entry requirements
- ATAR - 58.00 or equivalent; proof of meeting the English Language Proficiency requirements is also required.
- Completed VET qualifications can be used to derive an ATAR score or Selection Rank which may be used to meet the Entry Requirements for the program. We encourage you to reach out to the UniSQ team to discuss your options further.
- Work and Life experience may be used to derive an ATAR score or Selection Rank which may be used to meet the Entry Requirements for the program. We encourage you to reach out to the UniSQ team to discuss your options further.
- Exemptions/credit will be assessed based on the UniSQ Credit and Exemption Procedure. Claims for credit for previous study should be submitted prior to or at the time of enrolment. Each claim will be assessed on individual merit in line with UniSQ policy.
Career opportunities
Australian job snapshots
Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.
Role | Earnings | Employment change |
|---|---|---|
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Workers | N/A^ | N/A^ |
Indigenous Health Workers | $75K to $93K | N/A^ |
Liaison Officers | N/A^ | N/A^ |
Policy and Planning Managers | Over $120K | Up 53.8% |
^ There is no data available