POLS30028 On Country Learning: Indigenous Studies
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Winter.
- No final exam: all coursework
Is POLS30028 hard?
POLS30028: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
An off-campus intensive on Yorta Yorta Country, studying their long struggle for land, water, heritage and self-determination.
After it you can
- Explain Indigenous ties to Country over time
- Trace the effects of colonisation and government policy
- Analyse a real fight for land and water rights
What you need first
(“Selection of one of the following: Politics and International Studies major in the B-ARTS Bachelor of Arts, Indigenous Studies major in the B-ARTS Bachelor of Arts” and (25 points of level 1 and 37.5 points of level 2)) or admission to GD-ARTS
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 100%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is POLS30028 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Winter.
- What do I need before taking POLS30028?
- Needs (“Selection of one of the following: Politics and International Studies major in the B-ARTS Bachelor of Arts, Indigenous Studies major in the B-ARTS Bachelor of Arts” and (25 points of level 1 and 37.5 points of level 2)) or admission to GD-ARTS.
- Does POLS30028 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 100%.
- Can I take POLS30028 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate POLS30028?
- 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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