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Introduction to History

Find yourself in Europe during the Middle Ages. Jump forward to the 20th century and the rise of multicultural Australia. See how attitudes to terrorism, crime and more have built today’s world view as you start your career in research and analysis.

Choose a history specialisation from:

Ancient history - explore an ancient history course to understand how the past has shaped today.
Australian history- travel through the centuries of Australian and world history.
Modern history - delve into the past to gain insights into the present.

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Online history subjects and short courses

UndergraduateMAQ-AHIX1210

Studying the Past: An Introduction to Ancient History in the 21st Century

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No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

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UndergraduateMUR-HIS182

The Making of the Modern World: From Printing Press to Atomic Bomb

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No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

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Myth, Legend and History

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The Family Saga

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No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

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UndergraduateMAQ-ART-DEG

Bachelor of Arts

An arts degree that no one else has

100% online

3 years full time or part time equivalent

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

Available majors

Ancient History,
Applied Ethics,
Creative Writing,
English,
Indigenous Studies,
International Relations,
Modern History,
Philosophy,
Politics,
Sociology

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Bachelor of Arts

Innovators, communicators and creators start here!

100% online

3 years full time or part time equivalent

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

Available majors

Art History,
Creative Writing,
Criminal Justice,
History,
Journalism,
Literature,
Public Relations,
Screen and Media Studies,
Sociology

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UndergraduateUSQ-BAH-DEG

Bachelor of Arts (History)

100% online

3 years full time or part time equivalent

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UndergraduateLAT-ART-DEG

Bachelor of Arts

Pursue your passion and your profession

100% online

3 years full time or part time equivalent

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

Available majors

Archaeological and Heritage Studies,
Creative and Professional Writing,
Crime, Justice and Legal Studies,
Digital Media,
English,
Hindi Studies Beginners,
History,
Human Geography,
Linguistics,
Philosophy,
Politics,
Psychological Science,
Sociology,
Sustainability and Development,
Visual Cultures

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There are a lot of reasons to study your course online through us.
- You can enrol without entry requirements
  We have a unique open-door policy that makes it possible for everyone to enrol in university study, no matter their academic history. If you don’t meet the entry requirements for a degree, we’ll help you get in through single undergraduate subjects and transition into a qualification from there.
- You have total control over how you study
  Upskill without committing to a whole degree upfront. Or enrol in a full degree, but take it a subject at a time. We’ll introduce you to flexible study options you didn’t even know about, so you can fit uni around what matters to you.
- You’ll graduate with the same qualification as an on-campus student
  Once you enrol through us, you’ll study online with the university that provides your degree. This means that when you complete your qualification, you’ll graduate with the same degree as on-campus students.
- We’ll help you navigate the university world
  Our friendly student advisors will be your guide every step of the enrolment journey. They'll help you compare universities, choose a course, provide documentation and understand your finance options.

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Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation helping every Australian to access thousands of university courses.

Over 515,000 students have enrolled in university through us since 1993.

How we can help you

Studying through Open Universities Australia means we take care of the guesswork and administration of university study, so you can focus on learning.

You don't need a strong academic history to go to uni

We make it possible for everyone to start university through single subjects, regardless of ATAR or study experience. These subjects are covered by government loans, and can be used to upskill or gain entry into a qualification.

You have the flexibility to start at multiple points during the year

We’re not restricted by a traditional academic calendar, so you can enrol when it suits your life. You also have total control over how you study. You can scale up (or down) your study load and even pause your course if you need to.

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As a not for profit, we have your best interests at heart. Our advisors are here 7 days a week to guide and support you. It’s our priority to get you qualified with the university of your choice.