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Understand Indigenous self-determination.
Develop a deeper understanding of political and social policy within Australia, and of Indigenous communities' self-determination to redress inequality.
Explore identity and representation.
Gain critical insights on how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identities are shaped and represented in Australia.
Challenge colonialism and racism.
Acquire new knowledge to challenge colonial ideas, combat systemic and structural racism, and promote critical thinking.
Critical Indigenous Studies leads to many rewarding career paths.
Critical Indigenous Studies builds respect for First Nations Peoples’ knowledge systems. You'll be able to apply your understanding of the world to open up opportunities in a broad range of industries that value critical and ethical thinking, effective communication and strong research skills.
These transferrable skills are valued all around the world and are emerging as highly desirable in the ever-changing nature of global workforces. With a Indigenous studies major, you’ll have the freedom to shape your own path in life. You’ll be studying towards an amazing career, like one of these:
Indigenous cultural broker
An Indigenous cultural broker facilitates understanding and respectful engagement between Indigenous communities and non-Indigenous organisations or service providers. They provide cultural guidance, advocate for Indigenous perspectives and help ensure services are culturally safe and appropriate.
By sharing knowledge of Indigenous histories, traditions and protocols, they support effective communication, build trust and promote reconciliation. This role is vital in areas such as healthcare, education, and social services, where cultural awareness and sensitivity are essential for meaningful collaboration and equitable outcomes.
Public policy analyst
A public policy analyst researches, evaluates, and develops policies that address social, economic or environmental issues. They analyse data, consult stakeholders, and assess the potential impacts of policy options to inform government or organisational decisions.
Working across sectors such as health, education, and justice, they provide evidence-based recommendations to improve public outcomes. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential, as is an understanding of political and regulatory environments. Their work helps shape effective, equitable and informed policy decisions.
Sources: Seek Australia, 2025
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Which field you'll end up working in depends on the majors and minors you select. That is the beauty of the BA. You can explore different topics, tailor your degree to your interests and create your very own unique career path.
Say you were interested in pursuing a career in activism or social change, you could look into majors like gender studies, critical Indigenous studies, sociology or geography and environmental studies.
If your dream is to create documentaries about drug trafficking in Latin America, you may want to explore Spanish, political science or film and television studies.
Want to become a curator at an interactive museum? Maybe study visual arts, medieval studies or digital heritage.
You can customise your degree with up to 2 majors and a minor. On top of that you can select from a wide range of option topics.
- Applications are completed via SATAC
- Visit: satac.edu.au
The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2025. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published
| ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds | ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors | Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 95.20 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 76.17 | 80.42 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 57.75 | 61.00 |
| Applicant background (Semester 1, 2025) | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 44 | 37% |
| Vocational education and training (VET) study | 5 | 4% |
| Work and life experience | <5 | <5 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) | 28 | 24% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) | <5 | <5 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) | 17 | 14% |
| International Students | 18 | 15% |
| All students | 118 | 100% |
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