INDG10001 Indigenous Australia
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
- About 2.5 class hours a week
Is INDG10001 hard?
INDG10001: About average. Makes it easier: Only 2.5 class hours a week, First-year subject. Makes it harder: You must pass the exam on its own, 2 other hurdle tasks. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
An introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their cultures and history, and the effects of colonisation.
After it you can
- Describe Indigenous histories and politics in Australia
- Explain how colonisation still shapes Indigenous lives
- Reflect on your own standpoint with respect for Indigenous knowledge
What you need first
None
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Assignments 10%, Reports and essays 50%, Final exam 40%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is INDG10001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking INDG10001?
- No prerequisites.
- Does INDG10001 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Assignments 10%, Reports and essays 50%, Final exam 40%.
- How many class hours a week does INDG10001 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take INDG10001 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after INDG10001?
- 2 subjects need it first, for example INDG30001, POLS20034.
- Can I rate INDG10001?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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