About the School
The Unaipon School, located within the David Unaipon College of Indigenous Education and Research of the University's Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences was established in January 1996 as a result of the amalgamation of the Aboriginal Studies and Teacher Education Centre (est 1968) and the School of Aboriginal and Islander Administration. The School of Aboriginal and Islander Administration was preceded by The Aboriginal Task Force (est 1972).
Teaching and Learning
The Unaipon School offers programs in Aboriginal Studies and Australian Studies and a range of double degrees with Human Services, Social Work and Education. School staff regularly Service Teach into other programs of the University providing students with variety and scope in their choice of courses. The School has a strong commitment to the development of Indigenous Knowledges, ensuring that students gain an understanding of contemporary Indigenous world views.
Research and Postgraduate Study
The School encourages all students interested in research to consider enrolling in any of our postgraduate programs. These include:
| DCAG | Graduate Certificate in Aboriginal Studies |
| DGAG | Graduate Diploma in Aboriginal Studies |
| DMAG | Master of Aboriginal Studies |
| DPUN | PhD Indigenous or Australian Studies |
For more information about any of these programs, please contact the Program Support Officer, Ms Jaqui Newman on (08) 8302 0802