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Unit Set Information

History Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2026 : Code MAAALU

History is central to understanding our world, and Australia’s place within it. Studying history enables students to develop the skills necessary to analyse evidence, detect disinformation, think critically, and communicate effectively. Covering a global scope, including Australia, America, Asia, this major allows students to explore local, cultural and social history as they consider topics such as national myths, empire, democracy, authoritarianism, slavery, revolution, war, and the environment. Students are also introduced to the philosophies and methodologies of history, and historical analysis and research.

Disclaimer

This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Major can be studied in the following courses:

• Bachelor of Arts

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup
Online

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Simon STEVENS

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply broad knowledge of history to research, community and professional challenges.
2. Think critically to analyse, evaluate, and use knowledge from the discipline of History to make well-reasoned judgements.
3. Think creatively to generate and integrate a range of ideas from multiple perspectives to create evidence-based responses to social justice, sustainability, and ethical issues.
4. Use digital literacy skills to access, evaluate, and use relevant information from multiple sources to research problems, and engage with established and emerging technologies ethically and intelligently.
5. Communicate clearly and coherently to make persuasive arguments appropriate for professional and public contexts.
6. Demonstrate a global outlook and reflexive self-awareness with respect for culture and diversity, including Indigenous cultural responsiveness.
7. Demonstrate effective collaboration and interpersonal skills, including personal integrity and respect.
8. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional development.

Related Careers

Research Officer, Policy Officer, Public Sector Employee, Government Agency Worker, Local Government Employee, State Government Employee, Member of Parliament Employee, Historian, Researcher, Public Servant, Policy Analyst, Consultant, Mining Company Analyst, Historical Film Advisor, Heritage Consultant, Teacher

Employment Opportunities

The knowledge and skills students learning in this major are highly valued in professional contexts and will enable students to pursue careers in fields such as teaching, academia, journalism, politics, management, museums, and local government.

Major Structure

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