By studying history, you will gain an understanding of how societies experienced the past and how this shapes the world we live in today.

By studying Australian and international history, you’ll learn about the forces that have influenced the modern world, including nationalism, democracy, conflict and war, and gender and sexuality.

In this course you’ll have the opportunity to study and apply various approaches to researching and writing history.

History graduates contribute to addressing a wide range of society’s most complex issues. Studying history develops your skills to identify and critically interpret evidence and enables you to explain the causes and consequences of political, environmental and social change. These skills are essential for a range of careers.