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B-INDCHL

Indigenous Professional Practices

Bachelor degree

Become a role model for positive change in Indigenous health and communities.

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  • ATAR
    Minimum ATAR Not applicable
  • Qualification
    Bachelor of Applied Science (Indigenous Professional Practices)
  • Duration
    3 years full-time
  • Credit
    600
  • Location
    Curtin Perth
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2023

Semester 1

On campus

2024

Semester 1

On campus

2025

Semester 1

On campus

2026

Semester 1

On campus

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Why study Indigenous Professional Practices at Curtin?

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Indigenous Professional Practices

Outline

Outline

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Indigenous Professional Practices) provides you the opportunity to learn in a culturally appropriate environment about Indigenous mental health and community development.

This course aims to empower you to become a role model for positive change in Indigenous health and communities. You will learn how to achieve this through the application of Indigenous knowledge, mental healthcare, community development concepts and practice, and project development, implementation and evaluation.

This course allows you to choose between two majors: Indigenous Community Management and Development; and Indigenous Mental Health Principles and Practice.

What jobs can the Bachelor of Applied Science (Indigenous Professional Practices) lead to?

  • Health promotion officer.
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
  • Health Promotion Officer

What you'll learn

  • apply, demonstrate and compile academic knowledge and principles in a variety of contexts to promote self-directed and independent learning
  • think critically and creatively to generate solutions in an academic environment; apply logical processes in problem solving
  • access, evaluate, synthesise information from multiple sources in order to make valid judgements
  • communicate effectively with consideration of audience and purpose, demonstrating respect for others and cultural awareness
  • use technology appropriately to develop research skills, access resources and to communicate effectively to a wide community
  • be self-motivated and take responsibility for one's own learning; develop life-long learning skills to source new and relevant information
  • consider global and cultural issues from a variety of perspectives
  • demonstrate respect for cultural diversity within Indigenous Australia, the wider community and University environment; respect and promote cultural diversity
  • work ethically and professionally both within a team and independently; develop a positive sense of Indigenous identity to empower others in the wider community

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Select an option that best suits you:

You’re considered a high school leaver if you:

  • Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or
  • Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years.

ATAR pathway

  • Minimum ATAR Not applicable

    This course has a minimum ATAR of Not applicable

  • Yes.

  • Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

    There are no essential WACE subjects for this course.

  • Desirable WACE subjects

    There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.

Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.

Alternative pathways

  • Indigenous applicant

    If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn’t met Curtin’s minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.

  • STAT entry

    Not accepted

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

6.0

Speaking

6.0

Reading

6.0

Listening

6.0

Overall band score

6.5

Find your pathway to Curtin

Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

Pathway finder tool

How others gained admission

View the ATAR breakdown to see the low, median and high ATAR scores of students who started studying this course recently.

To see the other pathways students have taken, see the pathway breakdown.

Other requirements and notes for this course

Available by block release only. You are required to attend four two-week study blocks on campus a year.

In addition to the course-specific admission criteria listed above, please read our general admission criteria. Our general admission criteria apply to all courses at Curtin University.

Available only to applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. Students who are interested in joining this course need to come along to an admissions and information workshop. At this workshop you will sit an admissions test, have an interview with staff and find out more information about the course.

For more information about how to apply, please visit the Centre for Aboriginal Studies website.

You’re considered someone who has recently left university if:

Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.

Curtin course switcher criteria

Admission into this course is only available to applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.

To switch into this course, you need to attend the admissions and information workshop, where you will sit an admissions test and will be required to have an interview.

Higher education course switcher criteria

Admission into this course is only available to applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.

To switch into this course from another higher education course, you need to attend the admissions and information workshop, where you will sit an admissions test and will be required to have an interview.

ATAR pathway

  • Minimum ATAR Not applicable

    This course has a minimum ATAR of Not applicable

  • Yes.

  • Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

    There are no essential WACE subjects for this course.

  • Desirable WACE subjects

    There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.

Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

6.0

Speaking

6.0

Reading

6.0

Listening

6.0

Overall band score

6.5

Find your pathway to Curtin

Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

Pathway finder tool

Other requirements and notes for this course

Available by block release only. You are required to attend four two-week study blocks on campus a year.

In addition to the course-specific admission criteria listed above, please read our general admission criteria. Our general admission criteria apply to all courses at Curtin University.

Available only to applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. Students who are interested in joining this course need to come along to an admissions and information workshop. At this workshop you will sit an admissions test, have an interview with staff and find out more information about the course.

For more information about how to apply, please visit the Centre for Aboriginal Studies website.

Unsure what option suits you?

We’re here to help you navigate the complexities of university admission. Choose the support you need from the options below.

Find your pathway to Curtin

Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

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Fees and charges

Australian and New Zealand student indicative fees

2023 Fee year:

$14,300*

Commonwealth supported

Fees are indicative first year only and are subject to passage of legislation.

*The indicative first-year fee is calculated on 200 credit points, which is the typical full-time study load per year, however some courses require additional study to be completed, in which case the fee will be higher than that shown.

This fee is a guide only. It may vary depending on the units you choose and does not include incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks – visit other fees and charges for more information. For more information on fees and to determine your eligibility for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, please visit fee basics or the Study Assist website

If you’re not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, please see information for international students.

Important fee information

This fee is a guide only. It may vary depending on the units you choose and do not include incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks – visit other fees and charges for more information. For more information on fees and to determine your eligibility for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, please visit fee basics or the Study Assist website

If you’re not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, please see information for international students.

Looking for more detail on the course structure?

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Location

For start dates, please view the academic calendar.

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2023

Semester 1
  • On campus

2024

Semester 1
  • On campus

2025

Semester 1
  • On campus

2026

Semester 1
  • On campus

All endeavours are made to ensure location information for courses is up to date but please note they are subject to change.

The University reserves the right to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program.

How to apply

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Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. Please view our application deadlines page for further information.

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