Curtin University

Bachelor of Arts (History)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

By studying history, you will gain an understanding of how societies experienced the past and how this shapes the world we live in today. By studying Australian and international history, you’ll learn about the forces that have influenced the modern world, including nationalism, democracy, conflict and war, and gender and sexuality. In this course you’ll have the opportunity to study and apply various approaches to researching and writing history.

History graduates contribute to addressing a wide range of society’s most complex issues. Studying history develops your skills to identify and critically interpret evidence and enables you to explain the causes and consequences of political, environmental and social change. These skills are essential for a range of careers.

Delivery mode

Curtin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Locations
  • 78 Murray Street, Perth
  • 137 St Georges Tce, Perth

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Recently left high school

  • Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or
  • Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years.

Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

  • English ATAR, Literature ATAR or English as an Additional Language/Dialect ATAR.

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English.

  • IELTS Academic; Overall band score 6.5

Work and life experience

  • You have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants)
  • Have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

TAFE or apprenticeship

  • Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course.
  • Study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not.
  • Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate.
  • AQF Certificate IV - Separate evidence of English language proficiency is required; or AQF Diploma; or AQF Advanced Diploma.

Current or previous University experience

  • Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree.
  • Applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider.
  • It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $45,300 $91,665 Fees are based on full-time study.

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Study mode On Campus
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $45,300 $91,665

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...

Avg yearly income $94,952
Entry barriers Low

Historian

A Historian studies past human activity. You might specialise in a particular area of history or explore a range of historical subjects. Historians...

Avg yearly income $94,640
Entry barriers Low

Historical Researcher

A Historical Researcher conducts in-depth investigations into past events, individuals, and societies to produce detailed reports and publications....

Avg yearly income $85,800
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $101,400
Entry barriers Low

Museum Curator

A Museum Curator manages exhibitions and collections in museums. You might plan displays and collect information on exhibition pieces. Museum Curat...

Avg yearly income $89,960
Entry barriers Low

About Curtin University

Curtin is an innovative, global university known for its high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and commitment to preparing you for jobs of the future.

You’ll receive an outstanding education in an inclusive and collaborative environment.

With Curtin ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide in the highly regarded Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2022, you’ll experience high-quality teaching alongside world-class research.

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