科廷科技大学

Historians delve into the past to explore how cultural, political, social and economic forces have shaped cultures and civilisations.

Through exploring the past, history helps us to understand present-day societies and everyday life.

In this major you will gain an advanced understanding of how history shapes our beliefs and behaviours.

You will develop the ability to understand the contemporary world in relation to current environmental, social, political, cultural and economic challenges.

You’ll study topics such as place and belonging, gender and sexuality, indigenous history, marginalisation, imperialism and empire, dictatorship, heritage, conflict, culture and war. The program includes studies of Australia, Western Europe, Russia, the Middle East and Asia.

These knowledge areas are increasingly important to a range of global careers, as are the advanced critical thinking, analytical and discussion skills that you’ll develop.

Career information

Careers

Historian
Policy advisor
Research officer
Heritage consultant
Heritage tourism officer
Academic

Industries

International engagement
Local, state and federal government
Education
Tourism
Consulting

What you'll learn

Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of the discipline of history, and an ability to apply an historical perspective to the study of social life
Demonstrate the ability to think critically, creatively and reflectively within the history discipline and across disciplinary boundaries
Demonstrate the ability to locate relevant information from a range of sources and to make decisions about the significance of this information in the development of an historical analysis of social life
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively through a variety of written, oral and other formats to diverse audiences in ways appropriate in history
Demonstrate the ability to use a variety of technologies and the ability to decide on their applications appropriately
Show sustained intellectual curiosity by taking responsibility for one's own learning and intellectual development through the recognition of a range of learning strategies
Demonstrate the capacity to understand social life in a range of local and global contexts through the recognition of international practices in history
Appreciate the importance of historical knowledge in contributing to an understanding of cultural diversity and human rights
Understand the importance of appropriate theories and ethical and principled methods for undertaking historical research; Demonstrate the ability to produce appropriate scholarly knowledge through research.