Indigenous Studies is an interdisciplinary field of study that offers students the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the history and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Indigenous Studies programs at UNSW are designed to prepare students to constructively navigate a range of debates around ethics and Indigenous knowledge that they are likely to encounter in their future professional engagements with Indigenous matters.

The Major and Minor sequences are designed for students seeking to specialise in Indigenous Studies as either the central focus of a Bachelor of Arts degree or a complimentary to another area of specialisation. Courses are available to students across Arts and concurrent Arts degrees and provide knowledge and skills that will be valuable across a wide range of careers. All first and second level Indigenous Studies courses can also be taken by undergraduate students in any Faculty as General Education electives.