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 Mapping with Drones | |||
| HIS140 Coastal Geomorphology | |||
| HIS200 Geo-ethics: Plants, Animals and People | |||
| HIS201 Globalisation, Development and Indigenous Peoples | |||
| HIS210 Research Methods in Arts and Social Science | |||
| HIS240 What Makes Australia? History of Australian Popular Culture: The Twentieth Century and Beyond | |||
| HIS300 Global Citizens: A History of Humanity | |||
| HIS320 Heritage: Australian and Global Contexts |
Minor (4)
For a minor in History, students must successfully complete 4 courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIS100 The uses and abuses of history | |||
| HIS201 Explorations in Environmental History | |||
| HIS210 Nationalism and Identity in the 20th Century: Themes and Tensions | |||
| HIS300 Questioning History: Explorations in the Thinking and Practice of History |