Program Overview
The History at Australian National University is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the History programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 36,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,728 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Canberra, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the History programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Indigenous Australian History\', \'American Voices: Aspects of Social Thought in the United States, 1900-1990\', \'Electric Citizens: The Rise of the Modern Media in the United States, 1865-2000\', \'American Sixties\', \'Convicts and Emigrants: Australia, 1770s to 1870s\', \'Human Variations and Racism in Western Culture, c. 1450-1950\', \'World At War, 1939-1945\', \'Europe and the Atlantic World, c.1492-1776\', \'Real Men: Manhood and Identity in the Western World\', \'The Great War, 1914-1919\', \'The Birth of Modernity: Britain 1688-1848\', \'The French Revolution and Napoleonic Europe\', \'Nazi Germany\', \'Enlightenment Worlds\', \'Sexuality in Australian History\', \'Debating Anzac\', \'Digital History, Digital Heritage\', "Rock, Sex and War: Australia\'s 1960s - 1970s", \'Tudor-Stuart England c.1485-1714: Politics, Society, Culture\', \'Democracy and Dissent\', \'Gutenberg to Google: Histories of Information\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5/7
- All applicants must meet the University\xc2\x92s\xc2\xa0English Language Admission Requirements for Students
- Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 24 units (one semester) of credit.
- Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 48 units (one year) of credit.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 36,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,728 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 36,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,728 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Australian National University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Australian National University
Australian National University
Canberra, Australia
Australian National University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-12-17
- Start Date 2018-02-20
- Language English
- Duration 24 months