History

Do you have a desire to understand the people and events that have shaped the modern world? The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Bachelor of Arts with a Major in History will provide a rigorous study of history to help you comprehend the world’s complexities today.  Notre Dame’s Bachelor of Arts with a Major in History offers a broad perspective, which will encourage you to critically approach a range of topics, including the West’s interactions with diverse non-Western cultures, to think critically about issues such as gender relations and post-colonialism and to rethink what it means to be Western in the global 21st century. Contact us today to find out more.

Why study this major?

• If you are interested in a broad view of history rather than a study of long-forgotten civilisations, our degree will give you deep insights into history that is vital for our understanding of the modern world.  Only by studying our past and taking note of the various factors that inspired historical events can we appreciate the economic, cultural, and religious forces that have shaped our society and those of many other nations.
• You will study history ranging from classical Greece and Rome to the Enlightenment, from ancient civilisations in Asia to the rise of American global influence. Our History Major places a strong emphasis on historiography using a range of texts, both visual and written.
• Special attention is paid to Australia and its Pacific context, the classical world and its impact on the early modern and modern worlds, and medieval Europe and its interaction with non-Europeans, especially Jewish and Islamic peoples.
• Upon graduation, you will not only gain a powerful insight into the events and personalities on which the modern world is founded and a deep understanding of the lived experience of past people but also learn necessary research and analytical skills which you can apply in a range of occupations and professions.
• Completing a Bachelor of Arts with a History Major allows you to work almost anywhere in the world. You might decide to travel during your degree, with both long and short-term opportunities available through our Study Abroad or Experience the World programs.

Learning outcomes

• Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts graduates should be able to;
• Demonstrate broad theoretical and practical knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts of one or more disciplines or practice areas
• Identify appropriate sources and evaluate information
• Demonstrate an awareness of different conceptual approaches and/or research methods
• Demonstrate the technical skills, professional skills and ethical practice required by one or more disciplines
• Synthesise knowledge and apply skills in order to solve complex problems
• Communicate arguments and/or ideas in a range of forms
• Work independently and, where appropriate, in collaboration with others
• Reflect upon personal knowledge, skills and experiences