University of New England

Master of History

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Are you looking to extend your skills in history for professional or personal interest? When you study our Master of History degree you can gain and polish your research, analysis and writing skills, whether you already have a history qualification or are new to the discipline.

Gain advanced knowledge of history as a discipline, specialised knowledge of historical periods of your choice, and the skills required to write history.

Immerse yourself in historical research by completing two research projects, a minor and a major project. Hone your skills in critical thinking, problem solving and analysis and thrive in a rapidly changing world.

If you are considering the Master of History purely to add to your depth of knowledge and abilities, you will find this high-level study greatly rewarding — an ideal preparation for your own writing of history, both for pleasure and profit.

Delivery mode

University of New England offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Online

Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.


Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline.

One of the following qualifications (or an overseas equivalent) in a discipline relevant to your chosen major:

  • Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7)
  • Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8)
  • Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8)
  • Bachelor with Honours (AQF Level 8)
  • Masters (AQF Level 9)

Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline.

One of the following qualifications (or an overseas equivalent) in a discipline relevant to your chosen major:

  • Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7)
  • Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8)
  • Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8)
  • Bachelor with Honours (AQF Level 8)
  • Masters (AQF Level 9)

English language requirements

  • IELTS: 6.0 overall (min. 5.5 in each subtest)
  • TOEFL iBT: 79 overall (min. 22 in each subtest)
  • PTE: 57 overall (min. 50 in each subtest)
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $40,560 - $45,300 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$40,560
Full Fee Tuition:
$45,300
Enquire with University of New England to find out more.
Study mode Online
Duration 18 Months
Estimated fee* $40,560 - $45,300 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Master of History will prepare you for the following roles.

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

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

Academic Researcher

Academic researchers are degree-qualified professionals who are curious about the world and seek to expand the body of knowledge in their chosen fi...

Avg yearly income $124,800
Entry barriers Low

Anthropologist

Anthropologists are social scientists who study the development and connections in human society. Their research and studies involve a lot of field...

Avg yearly income $99,840
Entry barriers Low

Heritage Specialist

Heritage Specialists provide advisory services to government departments, museums, galleries, and private corporations to ensure organisational act...

Avg yearly income $109,200
Entry barriers Low

About University of New England

For over 60 years, the University of New England has been a leader in providing distance education to students throughout Australia and the world.

UNE was formed in 1938 as the New England University College, a College of the University of Sydney. The University became fully independent in 1954 and pioneered teaching to external students by correspondence, making UNE Australia's most experienced provider of distance and now online education — UNE is Australia's second-largest online university.

Our focus is on your future, providing you with a personal and flexible approach to learning. We offer more than 200 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and higher degree research levels with options to study online or on campus.

We work to ensure that our research is relevant and responsive to the challenges facing us today and insightful towards the future needs of individuals and communities at all levels.

We continue to build research excellence and develop a culture where achieving impact with our research is an integral part of our academic life that is both rewarding and rewarded, and institutionally acknowledged and supported.