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 Environment and Health | |||
| HIS140 Health Promotion Principles | |||
| HIS200 Health Promotion Settings and Advocacy | |||
| HIS201 Social Justice, Welfare and the State | |||
| HIS210 What Makes Australia? History of Australian Popular Culture: The Twentieth Century and Beyond | |||
| HIS240 Global Citizens: A History of Humanity | |||
| HIS300 Heritage: Australian and Global Contexts | |||
| HIS320 The uses and abuses of history |
Minor (4)
For a minor in History, students must successfully complete 4 courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIS100 Explorations in Environmental History | |||
| HIS201 Nationalism and Identity in the 20th Century: Themes and Tensions | |||
| HIS210 Questioning History: Explorations in the Thinking and Practice of History | |||
| HIS300 Research Project in History |