Course overview
Do you love delving into our rich past? Is history your passion? This course is designed for people who want to make history their profession, those who already work in a historical context and want to upskill, or for people planning a career that would benefit from a strong background in history. You will gain valuable skills to use in professions such as historical fiction and writing, social history and criminology, family history and sociology, national history and languages, cultural history and music, to name a few.
Gain a solid grounding in history, its meaning and impacts, and the importance to communities of the role of the historian and learn how to effectively research and apply history in a professional context.
The flexible nature of this course means you have the freedom to tailor your studies to your own needs and interests. Core units will provide you with a firm foundation in historical inquiry and practice. You can then focus on an area of interest or professional specialty.
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Fees and charges
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Majors
Areas of study
Ancient history, archaeology, archaeological practice Australian history, classical languages, European history, local, family and applied history.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Professional historian, teacher, publishing, heritage management, museum management, foreign affairs and diplomacy, libraries.
Entry requirements
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Standard entry
- Applicants with recent secondary education Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of English. Recommended studies: Any 2 units of history. Guaranteed ATAR: 65.00 Other applicants Refer to UNE general admission criteria .
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Campuses & intake dates
- ArmidaleNSW