Passion Projects in Indigenous Social Justice
UndergraduateMUR-SIK2022026
Course information for 2026 intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 19 July 2026
- Entry requirements
- Prior study needed
- Duration
- 15 weeks
- Start dates
- 27 July 2026
- Price from
- $2,176
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Passion Projects in Indigenous Social Justice
About this subject
On completing this subject, students will be able to:
- Critically analyse key social justice issues affecting contemporary Indigenous peoples and communities in Australia, including social, political, and legal matters.
- Assess the differing perspectives within Indigenous communities as they relate to matters of social justice, identifying common themes and unique positions to understand the diversity of thought.
- Investigate how Indigenous social justice movements intersect with other social movements and critically review their combined impact.
- Evaluate case studies of real-world examples of Indigenous-led initiatives to how effectively social justice challenges are being addressed.
- Proposed innovative strategies that leverage the resilience and agency of Indigenous communities to improve existing social justice initiatives, drawing on diverse perspectives and tools.
- A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
In this subject, we will explore the pressing social justice issues affecting contemporary Indigenous peoples and communities in Australia. We will examine a range of social, political, and legal matters to understand the multifaceted experiences of Indigenous communities today. We will critically reframe the relationship between Indigeneity and social problems, focusing on the historical and systemic roots of these challenges. This will help us engage with deeper, structural factors. We will also highlight the resilience and agency of Indigenous communities by examining their unique and innovative solutions to these challenges. From grassroots movements to policy advocacy, Indigenous-led initiatives are creating positive change. Throughout the subject , we will consider the complexities and nuances of these issues, engaging with diverse perspectives within Indigenous communities to ensure our discussions are inclusive and representative of their rich diversity.
Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport.
- Instant Report: Review of Media Representations (20%)
- Case Study (40%)
- Ted-style talk (20%)
- Development of a learning experience (20%)
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Entry requirements
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To enrol in this subject, you must have passed a minimum of 12 credit points at 100-level (first year level).
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
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