弗林德斯大学

High-achieving students can undertake additional challenging material to enable them to maximise their intellectual growth in the arts high achievers program. It gives you the opportunity to thrive in an environment where students with similar capabilities come together to pursue their studies, develop their interests and share ideas. Develop research skills to prepare you for academia and a range of professions.

History

By studying History at Flinders you’ll gain a strong understanding of the big issues that underpin society now and throughout the ages. History deals with important topics ranging from global migration, the population explosion, famine, technological change and human impact on the environment. It explores the explosive consequences of nationalism, war and society, the rise and fall of empires, revolution, decolonisation, democracy, fascism and communism. Our team of highly-regarded academic historians teach subjects covering many centuries, from early modern times to World War 2, Nazi Germany and more - with a focus on the fields of Australian, European, American and International history.

You’ll learn to investigate and analyse evidence, think critically and communicate your findings effectively. Building a knowledge base from over 40 different topics over the three-year Bachelor of Arts degree, you’ll find career opportunities across a broad scope of fields, including teaching, government, tourism, publishing, museums, libraries and arts organisations.

What you will study

• Australian, Asian, European and American histories
• Globally significant historical events
• Race and gender
• Wars, terrorism, colonisation and other conflicts

Your career

History leads to diverse career pathways.

Potential occupations include:

• government roles
• policy development and advocacy roles in both the public and private sectors
• heritage manager or consultant
• historic buildings inspector or conservation officer
• museum education officer or curator
• higher education or private education roles
• archivist
• researcher
• teacher.

Potential employers include:

• museums, galleries and libraries
• education institutes
• government sector
• media and communications organisations
• arts and cultural organisations
• tourism industry.