Overview

The Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - Indigenous Knowledge, History and Heritage B.Phil programme from The University of Western Australia comprises a multidisciplinary programme that provides you with an opportunity to learn about the history, culture and philosophy of Indigenous peoples in Australia. You'll explore the philosophical underpinnings of an Indigenous worldview.

Key facts:

The units offered enable you to critically engage with the issues covered, across a number of disciplines, and connect to contemporary Australian social issues.

The central principle is to provide a space for students to critically engage and interact with Aboriginal voices. The major will be taught in an interactive manner; students will engage with Indigenous people, Elders in the community and guest speakers.

The course includes a range of experiential activities, intensive sessions and field work.

You'll also have the opportunity to engage with a range of source material including community and family histories, art, poetry and film. Indigenous knowledge is applicable to all fields and disciplines because it allows you to engage with a different way of knowing and understanding the world.

Career opportunities:

The broad skills base and adaptable approach of graduates who have studied this major are highly valued in areas such as legal and human rights organisations, government departments, business and industry, education, trade and tourism, health and the environment, and native title and cultural heritage.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Aboriginal Encounters: Strangers in our Backyard

Indigenous Knowledge: Mind, Body and Spirit

Curatorial Practices

When Empire Strikes: Imperial Expansion, Resistance, and Rights from Europe to Australasia

Moving North: Colonisation and Resistance in Western Australia

Indigenous Representation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-08 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-19 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albany, Australia
Perth, Australia

Disciplines

History American and Australasian studies Tourism & Leisure View 14 other Bachelors in American and Australasian studies in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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82

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64

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 068916E

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10

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14

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45

Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65

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24

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10

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4

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324

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14.5

Trinity College Foundation

280

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

14

University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program

61

US College Board Advanced Placements

7

US College Board SAT

1130

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Tuition Fees

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51000 AUD / year

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Domestic Student: Commonwealth Supported Place

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