About ABTS Studies
> Learn how Indigenous Australians and other first peoples see the world and understand their own lives, cultures and histories.
> Gain a deep understanding of Indigenous perspectives on everyday life in Australia today as well as on the major social, economic and political events and processes in Australia's history.
> Learn from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teachers first-hand as well as from non-Indigenous staff who work closely with Indigenous communities in Australia and other parts of the world.
> Learn about relationships between people and explore issues of gender, kinship, politics, the arts and performance.
> Learn about yourself and the wider Australian community as well as about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
> Gain real-world practical experience in working appropriately and respectfully with Indigenous Australian peoples.

Featured courses:

Introduction to Indigenous Australian Issues: Past, Present, Future ABTS1000
The course explores Indigenous Australian (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island) history and culture to gain insight into contemporary Australian issues of the past, present and future.
Drawing on the knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from diverse backgrounds through guest lecturers and through accessing other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewpoints, the course provides students with a unique experience of engaging in dialogues with Indigenous Australian people to learn about Aboriginal and Torrest Strait Islander people's experiences.
The course aims to provide students with the skills to establish an understanding of the cross-cultural dimensions of issues and perspectives relevant to Indigenous Australians.
The course also gives students the opportunity to engage with the experiences of Indigenous people in contemporary Australian society and popular culture. 

Torres Strait Islander Studies ABTS1010
The Torres Strait Islands are a group of islands bridging Cape York to Papua New Guinea and this course will take you on a journey into Torres Strait Islander society and culture.
You will get the opportunity to participate in Torres Strait Islander dance and song, prepare Islander food and meet Torres Strait Islander elders. The course provides exploration of a wide range of topics from the unique geography of Torres Strait to the influences of post-colonial history, the intricate relationship of the 'sea', the social organisation and social structure within Torres Strait Islander society and culture, then and now.
Interwoven throughout the course are themes of colonisation, marginalisation, governance, identity and cultural perspectives.
You will consider both traditional and contemporary Torres Strait Islander society and culture, and learn from guest lecturers and community elders from the Torres Strait Islander community in Brisbane.
 

Other courses of interest:

A full list of courses available to Study Abroad and Exchange students can be found on UQ’s Courses and Programs website.