Undergraduate courses
Start your degree to empower your mob and your community.
We offer a Bachelor of Applied Science available in two majors:
- Indigenous Community Management and Development.
- Indigenous Mental Health Principles and Practices.
Pictured: Cassandra Dempsey and Israel Bundjari Graduates 2025
Our undergraduate courses provide high in-demand job skills, with 83 percent of Indigenous graduates gaining full-time employment.
Our courses are flexible as we understand our students have family and work commitments. We offer the bachelor’s degree in a block release model, meaning you will stay in your community while attending Curtin’s Bentley Campus in Perth for just two weeks at a time, four times a year.
Join us today, your future begins here.
Bachelor degrees (three years)
The Bachelor of Applied Science (Indigenous Professional Practices) provides you the opportunity to learn about Indigenous mental health and community development in a culturally safe space and supportive environment. This course aims to empower you to become a role model for positive change in Indigenous health and communities.
Majors within this course
Indigenous Community Management and Development
The Indigenous Community Management and Development major will provide you with comprehensive knowledge and skills to implement effective, culturally appropriate change in Indigenous communities. It can also enhance your personal and professional development to become a leader in your industry.
Indigenous Australian Mental Health Principles and Practice
The Indigenous Mental Health Principles and Practice major enables you to develop mental health strategies, skills, knowledge and treatment methodologies to engage with Aboriginal mental health patients. Become an Indigenous Mental Health Practitioner today.
Undergraduate certificates (six months)
The new undergraduate certificate courses can be studied on their own or as a pathway into a Bachelor degree. They provide a foundation in Indigenous Mental Health or Australian Indigenous Culture. There are no pre-requisites to these courses.
Undergraduate Certificate in Indigenous Mental Health
This 6-month course in Indigenous Mental Health will gain you entry into a Bachelor of Applied Science degree. You will develop an understanding of the key concepts of Indigenous mental health and enhance critical thinking and problem solving techniques.
Undergraduate Certificate in Indigenous Australian Cultural Studies
This 6-months course is designed for people interested in pursuing a career in the Indigenous Australian space. You will gain an introduction of traditional Indigenous society and knowledges. This short course will gain you entry into a Bachelor of Applied Science and stand out on your resume.
Ready to apply?
We can help you with your application! Please contact us today.
Phone: (08) 9266 7091
Email: C_Enquiries@curtin.edu.au
Or you can contact Indigenous Student Support:
Email: Indigenous.Support@curtin.edu.au
To find out more information on how to apply, follow the link here.
Associate degrees (two years)
The Indigenous Professional Practices Associate Degree is a two-year course that provides students with the skills required to provide an alternative, inclusive approach to health management that acknowledges Indigenous healing practices.
Majors within this course
Didn’t meet the University entry requirements?
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, we can help support you on your journey.
We offer a range of enabling courses to help you meet the requirements of your chosen course. These short programs will also equip you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed and gain entry into an undergraduate degree at university.
