Australian National University
Bachelor of Arts (History)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe ANU is a national leader in History and offers a wide range of courses covering Australia, America, Asia and Europe. Courses trace themes such as empire, terrorism, revolution, war, gender, race, technology and the environment. Some focus on philosophies that underlie historical analysis or techniques of historical research.
History is a core discipline in the humanities and social sciences. It gives students knowledge and skills that are valued in any professional context. Our students successfully pursue careers in journalism, management, politics, policy, museums, diplomacy, teaching, academia and many other fields.
Delivery mode
Australian National University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Brinkin
- Observatory Rd, Coonabarabran
- 496 Murramarang Rd, Kioloa
- Canberra
- Cotter Rd, Weston Creek
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Applicants with recent secondary education are assessed on the following criteria:
- Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent, and the minimum Selection Rank (from their academic qualifications, plus any adjustment factors) requirement for this program
- Co-curricular or service requirement (applies to applicants who complete secondary education in the year prior to commencing at ANU)
- English language proficiency
- Any program-specific requirements listed below
Applicants with higher education study are assessed on the following criteria:
- Previous higher education studies; or secondary education results if completed less than one full-time equivalent year (1.0 FTE) of a degree; or the result from a bridging or preparatory course
- English language proficiency
- Any program-specific requirements listed below
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are assessed on the following criteria:
- Previously completed VET qualifications at AQF level 5 or higher (i.e. a Diploma or above); or secondary education results if the VET qualification is not completed
- English language proficiency
- Any program-specific requirements listed below
Applicants with work and life experience are assessed on the following criteria:
- ATAR or equivalent if secondary education was completed; or the Special Adult Entry Scheme (SAES); or work experience
- English language proficiency
- Any program-specific requirements listed below
Applicants must meet one of the following English language test scores:
- IELTS Academic and IELTS UKVI Academic: Overall score: 6.5
- TOEFL iBT [excluding Home Edition]: Overall score: 80
- Cambridge C1 Advanced: Overall score: 176
- PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI: Overall score: 64
International Baccalaureate:29
Applicants must meet one of the following English language test scores:
- IELTS Academic and IELTS UKVI Academic: Overall score: 6.5
- TOEFL iBT [excluding Home Edition]: Overall score: 80
- PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI: Overall score: 64
International Baccalaureate:29
Selection Rank adjustments are granted in accordance with the approved schedules. Applicants can be awarded a maximum of 15 adjustment factors, including a maximum of 5 subject/performance-based adjustment factors and a maximum of 10 equity-based adjustment factors.
To be eligible for selection rank adjustments, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Have applied for an eligible ANU Bachelor degree program
- Have undertaken Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate
- Achieved an ATAR or equivalent at or above 70
- Have not previously attempted tertiary study
Course fees
$131,370
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (History) will prepare you for the following roles.
Archivist
An Archivist examines and stores historical or culturally important documents. You’ll analyse pieces to determine their value and take steps to ens...
Historian
A Historian studies past human activity. You might specialise in a particular area of history or explore a range of historical subjects. Historians...
Historical Researcher
A Historical Researcher conducts in-depth investigations into past events, individuals, and societies to produce detailed reports and publications....
History Teacher
History Teachers work at high schools and middle schools across Australia. They teach a mix of local, state/territory, national, regional and world...
Museum Curator
A Museum Curator manages exhibitions and collections in museums. You might plan displays and collect information on exhibition pieces. Museum Curat...
About Australian National University
The Australian National University (ANU) is unlike any other university in Australia. Founded in 1946, in a spirit of post-war optimism, our role was to help realise Australia's potential as the world recovered from a global crisis.
That vision, to support the development of national unity and identity, improve our understanding of ourselves and our neighbours, and provide our nation with research capacity amongst the best in the world, and education in areas vital for our future, has been our mission ever since.
It can be difficult work, but it's work we proudly do-because connecting talented people with diverse perspectives, equipping and encouraging them to address the most complex of tomorrow's problems, and ensuring Australia's future is not just our approach-it's also our national role and international responsibility as Australia's national university, and it's a responsibility from which we'll never waver.
