People and places all have a history. From ancient empires to pop culture, history teaches us about the things that have shaped the world we live in today. In this major, you will take a look at topics that will be valuable regardless of where your career takes you. You will examine the history of nations and cultures, environmental history, heritage and the uses and abuses of history as part of your studies.
Major (8)
For a major in History, students must successfully complete 8 courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIS100 What Makes Australia? History of Australian Popular Culture: The Twentieth Century and Beyond |
| 12 | |
| HIS140 Global Citizens: A History of Humanity |
| 12 | |
| HIS200 Heritage: Australian and Global Contexts |
| 12 | |
| HIS201 The uses and abuses of history |
| 12 | |
| HIS210 Explorations in Environmental History |
| 12 | |
| HIS240 Nationalism and Identity in the 20th Century: Themes and Tensions |
| 12 | |
| HIS300 Questioning History: Explorations in the Thinking and Practice of History |
| 12 | |
| HIS320 Research Project in History |
| 12 | Pre: Course Coordinator Consent Required and History Major or final year of study Anti: HIS220 |
Minor (4)
For a minor in History, students must successfully complete 4 courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIS100 What Makes Australia? History of Australian Popular Culture: The Twentieth Century and Beyond |
| 12 | |
| HIS201 The uses and abuses of history |
| 12 | |
| HIS210 Explorations in Environmental History |
| 12 | |
| HIS300 Questioning History: Explorations in the Thinking and Practice of History |
| 12 |