The UOW Bachelor of Social Science (Indigenous Studies) is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to think instinctively about issues that impact on Indigenous individuals and communities on a local, national and global scale. The degree involves a common foundation of compulsory social science subjects in first year, followed by a major in Indigenous Studies. The Indigenous Studies major consists of four core subjects that introduce you to Indigenous Australia, the critical themes, global perspectives and research methodologies. In third year you'll have the opportunity to complete a real-world capstone project that draws together the strands of the degree. You will complement your degree with a minor study area from any field in the University offering cross-faculty enrolment. You can also study electives abroad, or stay local and undertake activities to build your cross-cultural communication skills. Foundational subjects in social science include human development and public health, human geography, sociology, psychology, research methods and statistics and interdisciplinary competencies. You will also begin your major in first year. During your second and third year you'll focus on your Indigenous Studies major, covering the cultural, political, economic and social factors that have continued to shape the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Your knowledge and understanding will be developed through the study of international Indigenous experiences and engagement with a range of Indigenous perspectives and organisations on a global scale.

Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia. In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. This is particularly important for degrees which have a strong basis in Mathematics or Science. You must be able to demonstrate skills in English to satisfy course entry requirements. UOW accepts results in major international English tests, including IELTS, TOEFL, Pearsons, Cambridge, and OET. Previous study in English may also be accepted.