The study of our own country is central to an appreciation of Australia's place in the world and, as the centenary of federation approaches, there is a growing interest in both the past and the future of our society. By undertaking an integrated program of Australian studies, students will gain the knowledge and skills which will equip them to understand and interpret the culture we inhabit. The interdisciplinary focus of the degree will enrich this process of identification and representation, while students will receive the specific benefits of vocationally oriented knowledge in areas such as cultural tourism, heritage and the environment.
Within the Faculty of Arts, there is a wide range of courses in both humanities and social science areas which contain material on Australia. Students enrolled in the BA can pursue an interest in Australian studies by choosing subjects with an Australian focus or content.
Students can also undertake two summer school courses, AUS1010S (Out of empire) and AUS1020S (Democracy and nation).
For postgraduate courses, please refer to the entry under National Centre for Australian Studies in the 1997 Arts graduate handbook.
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