Program Overview

Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

The Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is a combined degree program designed to produce culturally aware and innovative social advocates. This program explores Indigenous knowledge systems, responds to ecological, social, and economic challenges, and makes a real impact.

Degree Overview

This program combines the study of Indigenous histories, cultures, principle concepts, and decolonisation with strong legal expertise, elevating potential across a wide range of sectors. Students can pursue careers in the legal field or make their mark across research, government, NGOs, business, and community organisations.

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of this degree, graduates will be able to work in roles such as:

• Global Development Worker
• Lawyer
• Organisational Cultural Diversity Practitioner
• Start-up Entrepreneur
• Cultural Heritage Conservationist
• Social Enterprise Founder
• Policy and Research Officer

Program Details

• UAC Code: Newcastle City
• Program Code: 40188
• Selection Rank: 87.00
• Duration (Full-time): 5 years
• Next Start Date: 2027
• CRICOS Code: G
• Indicative Fee 1: AUD 40,830

Admission Info

• Selection Rank: 87.00
• Duration (Full-time): 5 years
• Next Start Date: 2027
• Start Dates (Newcastle City): Semester 1 27 Jan 2026

English Proficiency Requirements

• IELTS overall minimum: 7.0
• IELTS section minimum: 6.0

Course Overview

The program includes:

Global Indigenous Studies Majors

• Entrepreneurship and innovation
• Screen and cultural studies
• Global Indigenous studies
• Politics and international relations
• Human geography and the environment
• Human resource management
• Human services
• Sociology and anthropology

Law Courses

• Criminal law and procedure
• Evidence
• Equity and trusts
• Administrative law
• Property law
• Contract law

Core Courses

Students must complete the following core courses:

• ABOR1001 Critical Indigenous Studies
• ABOR2001 Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• ABOR3001 Professional Practice and Entrepreneurship
• ABOR3999 Aboriginal Professional Experience

Core Courses - Law

• LAWS1010 Legal System and Method I
• LAWS1011 Legal System and Method II
• LAWS1020 Torts I
• LAWS1021 Torts II
• LAWS2030 Criminal Law and Procedure
• LAWS3040 Contracts I
• LAWS3041 Contracts II
• LAWS4001 Constitutional Law
• LAWS4002 Administrative Law
• LAWS4003 Civil Dispute Resolution
• LAWS4004 Evidence
• LAWS4005 Company Law
• LAWS4007 Professional Conduct
• LAWS4010 Equity and Trusts
• LAWS4011 Property
• LAWS4012 Public International Law

Laws Course List

Students must complete 80 units of courses from the list, including:

• LAWS6016 Taxation Law
• LAWS6017 Family Law
• LAWS6020 Environmental Law
• LAWS6021 Advanced Criminal Law
• LAWS6024 Employment Law
• LAWS6038 Law and Economics of Climate Change
• LAWS6043 Advanced Legal Research Project
• LAWS6087 Internet Law
• LAWS6090 Health Law
• LAWS6091 Special Interest Topic
• LAWS6094 Indigenous Peoples, Issues and the Law
• LAWS6096 Child Law
• LAWS6097 Competitive Mooting
• LAWS6099 Sport and the Law
• LAWS6102 Alternative Dispute Resolution
• LAWS6151 Gender and the Law

Global Indigenous Studies Major

Students must choose 80 units from the list to fulfil the requirements for this major, including:

• ABOR1110 Blak Australia
• ABOR1370 Community Engagement: Respect and Reciprocity
• ABOR1390 Blak Rights and the Fight for Justice
• ABOR1420 Yarning, Media and Futures
• ABOR2022 Aboriginal Cultural Practices
• ABOR2243 Indigenous People and Sustainable Environments
• ABOR2244 Sovereignty and Reconciliation
• ABOR2245 Aboriginal People and Law
• ABOR2330 Aboriginal Knowledge Systems
• ABOR3024 Blak Advocacy: Empowerment and Solidarity
• ABOR3080 Indigenous Research
• ABOR3251 Global Indigenous Comparative Studies
• ABOR3380 Global Indigenous Human Rights
• ABOR3500 Aboriginal Education, Relationships and Responsibilities

Electives

Students must complete 30 units of electives to fulfil the requirements of the program. Electives can be used to extend and complement core studies with more courses in the same field of study or from areas of interest.

Accreditation

The LLB (Hons) is accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) of New South Wales, providing students with all the academic study necessary to apply to practice as a lawyer in Australia.