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The Bachelor of History offers a dynamic and comprehensive exploration of the human past, from ancient civilisations to contemporary global developments. Students gain critical thinking, research, synthesis, and communication skills through engagement with primary sources, material culture, textual evidence and historical scholarship. The degree includes four majors: Ancient History, Archaeology, Modern History, and Public History and Heritage, enabling specialisation while maintaining a strong multidisciplinary core. Through analytical inquiry, debate, and evidence-based argument, students develop the ability to interpret fragmentary or conflicting sources and communicate effectively in academic and professional contexts. The potential for digital and field-based learning opportunities further enhances practical skills and real-world application. Whether analysing ancient inscriptions or curating inclusive historical narratives, students explore human experience across time and place, developing a global, critical perspective on how the past shapes contemporary society. Graduates are prepared for careers in education, research, heritage, public policy, culture, and communication, or for further study in related fields.

Study global history and gain in-demand research and analytical skills. Majors include ancient history and archaeology. Uncover how the past shapes today. Build skills for careers in education, heritage, policy, or culture.

Bachelor of History

With our flexible Bachelor of Arts, you can choose from an incredible array of majors and minors. You&#39;ll have access to around 50 majors and minors from humanities, social sciences, business, health and science, keeping your career options open. Pursue your passion and your profession.Shape your own future with this interdisciplinary degree. You’ll choose one arts major, then explore your interests or build an essential skill when you choose secondary majors, minors and electives from across the university. You’ll graduate with your primary major on your academic transcript, so future employers can recognise your expertise.Create your own path. Want to major in sociology, with a second major in psychology, then take Chinese as an elective? Go for it. Or perhaps you’d like to pair economics and English. Or crime, justice and legal studies with linguistics. Build your own future – we’re here to help you achieve your dream. No matter which path you choose, you’ll learn from world-class academics and leading researchers.In your first year, you’ll explore your interests and passions. Try a language; or get a taste for history, English, politics or creative writing. In your second and third years, you’ll delve deeper while also choosing electives and minors that broaden your skills and knowledge. You may also choose to develop professional skillsets in areas like psychology, public health, marketing, science, sport management and more.This flexible degree also offers a range of study options. You can choose to study face-to-face at our Melbourne Campus and enjoy our on-campus facilities, or you can study online – knowing your experience will mirror on-campus students, with tutorials delivered in a synchronous manner. Unlike many other online degrees, at La Trobe you can login to live sessions and engage directly with academics and your fellow students in real time.Gain real-world experience and build valuable connections that will shape your career. Take on an industry placement at organisations like SBS Radio, the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre or the United Nations Association of Australia or travel overseas for an international sustainability experience.* Many of our exchange programs are financially supported. Your dedicated course advisor will help you to find your path and explore new opportunities.The world is waiting for you. Step into it. You’ll learn:<ul><li> Critical thinking<ul><li>Delve into complex problems. Experts say critical thinking will be a highly valued skill in the workforce of tomorrow.**</li></ul></li><li>Emotional intelligence<ul><li>Understand what drives our decisions. Learn how to connect to others with emotion and intelligence.</li></ul></li><li>Creativity<ul><li>Learn how to see new possibilities and turn them into reality.</li></ul></li><li>Communication<ul><li>Learn how to connect, communicate and collaborate with your university peers and future colleagues.</li></ul></li></ul>*Please note: overseas programs may be impacted by travel restrictions.**Forbes, 2019, <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2019/04/29/the-10-vital-skills-you-will-need-for-the-future-of-work/#20a8c5df3f5b" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(53, 51, 51);">The 10 Vital Skills You Will Need For The Future Of Work </a>; PwC, 2020, <a href="https://www.pwc.com.au/careers/blog/future-employment.html" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 38, 37);">10 skills you need for future employment</a>

A flexible arts degree offering a large selection of humanities and social sciences majors. Mix it up with minors and electives in business, health, and science. Develop critical thinking, emotional intelligence, creativity, and communication skills.

Bachelor of Arts

This 100% online degree is the only one of its kind in Australia – combining two disciplinary approaches to understanding our lives as social beings.  Delve into the connections between individual behaviours, societal frameworks, and public policies. Examine how these elements collectively influence the experiences and opportunities of individuals, families, communities, and organisations. Apply theoretical knowledge to analyse real-world scenarios and case studies. Graduate with the skills to work as a human services professional in government and community sectors. You’ll also be ready to make the most of the growing employment opportunities created by the NDIS.

Explore how society shapes behaviour. You’ll begin to think deeply about everyday life as you find links between social structure and policy. Graduate ready to support people and communities – especially in ageing, disability or justice.

Bachelor of Psychological Sciences and Sociology

If you enjoy pursuing your curiosity and understanding the world around you, consider yourself an innovator, and are passionate about shaping the world from our living laboratory, our Bachelor of Science provides a gateway to an exciting world of rewarding careers.Environmental problems are also social problems. Explore people-environment interactions through the Geography and Environment Major to develop specialist expertise across the physical, spatial and social sciences and the integrated knowledge needed to solve environmental challenges locally and globally. Geography is uniquely placed within the BSc to offer insights into the complex social-ecological systems that need to be navigated to achieve these solutions, including understanding regulatory frameworks, ethics in science, and the critical evaluation and synthesis of information.BSc students with a major in Geography and Environment have career prospects in land management, policy and planning, sustainability planning, environmental regulation and assessment, in both the public and private sector. You will develop skills for 21st Century jobs that require flexibility, innovative thinking and lifelong learning. Our curriculum offers flexibility and choice in how your degree is structured. We provide a wealth of practical experience, access to world class facilities and an opportunity to immerse yourself in a local and interconnected scientific community.

Gain the skills and knowledge needed to tackle social and environmental challenges such as COVID, including being able to collect physical and social information on landscapes. 

Bachelor of Science (Geography and Environment)

Update your skills or study an area of interest without committing to a full degree. Whether it&#39;s gaining an edge in your career, moving into a new profession, or enhancing your existing knowledge, studying Postgraduate Single Subjects provides you with the opportunity to learn the knowledge and skills that you need.
Explore subjects as diverse as Astrobiology and Accounting, Egyptian History and Economics, or Marketing and Mental Health Management. Postgraduate Single subjects are available in the Arts, Business, Education, Health, IT, Law, and Science disciplines. You can study with six of Australia&#39;s leading universities including Australian Catholic University, Curtin University, Griffith University, Macquarie University, RMIT University, Swinburne University and UniSA.

Study for the skills you need to remain competitive in the workplace, without needing time away from work or family. Courses are provided by leading Australian universities and cover a huge range of topics. Supercharge your career next study term.

Postgraduate Single Subjects

The Bachelor of Arts (OUA) at Macquarie University is a distinctive course that equips its graduates with knowledge and skills that can be applied in any career or in further study. No other course offers as much flexibility and a wide range of study options as the Bachelor of Arts. You will be given the opportunity to turn your passion into a career while developing a strong set of core transferable skills valued by industry and the society. In consultation with industry, the Bachelor of Arts (OUA) places a strong emphasis on skills for success in the 21st century workplace. You will be taught by active researchers, leading academics and award winning teachers.

Make your degree unique and study what interests you. Analyse critically, think creatively and problem-solve at work or in everyday life. Complete foundational studies then tailor your degree with a major. Create a portfolio and build your connections.

Family history is for everybody. We all have stories in our family tree waiting to be told. The Undergraduate Certificate in Family History will give you essential knowledge and tools to bring the past to life through tracing your family experiences and understanding the historical forces that shaped them.Taught by leading scholars in family history, and specialists in Australian, European and Asian histories, this practical course will assist you in exploring your family’s past and enable you to become more proficient and comfortable in a digital environment.The Undergraduate Certificate teaches core skills in contemporary family history to research your ancestors and others, including planning and conducting online research, locating and managing historical data, and writing compelling family histories.You&#39;ll learn how to use oral history, family heirlooms and photographs, as well as physical and digital archives to illuminate your family’s past. The Undergraduate Certificate in Family History focuses on understanding individual lives in their wider historical contexts, through investigating the impacts of events such as war, convict transportation, and migration.The four units you study in this Certificate articulate with full credit into the <a href="https://www.open.edu.au/degrees/diploma-of-family-history-university-of-tasmania-tas-fam-dip?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=pmax&amp;utm_campaign=pmax-postgrad&amp;utm_content=&amp;placement=&amp;utm_term=&amp;ChannelId={57269438-B270-48BB-BFEE-1D7B901D9746}&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20793450854&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADwvDD8QriB2ff0INGaZLVf2cBhea&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwhuHEBhBHEiwAZrvdcjkXU09iocf3mgvj1W6d-xx76NX6P4gxupuFpEHfDR5WmJld80lfaRoCoaIQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Diploma of Family History (</a>TAS-FAM-DIP )<a href="https://www.open.edu.au/degrees/diploma-of-family-history-university-of-tasmania-tas-fam-dip?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=pmax&amp;utm_campaign=pmax-postgrad&amp;utm_content=&amp;placement=&amp;utm_term=&amp;ChannelId={57269438-B270-48BB-BFEE-1D7B901D9746}&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20793450854&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADwvDD8QriB2ff0INGaZLVf2cBhea&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwhuHEBhBHEiwAZrvdcjkXU09iocf3mgvj1W6d-xx76NX6P4gxupuFpEHfDR5WmJld80lfaRoCoaIQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">.</a>

Study family history and piece together the past. Use technology in an ethical way to find historical data and organise research. Create accurate family histories, communicate what you discover and tell your own story.

Undergraduate Certificate in Family History

Understand Power, Politics, and the World Around You A Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations will provide you with a deep understanding of policy, politics and power in the domestic and international spheres. You&#39;ll learn about political movements and institutions, processes of law making, diplomacy and global politics. You&#39;ll explore how democracy thrives or struggles to survive, and the strategies authoritarian leaders increasingly use to maintain their grip on power, among a range of other exciting topics in political science and international relations. Highlights of Studying Political Science and International Relations: <ul><li>Explore the study of political systems, institutions, and global diplomacy, gaining a deep understanding of the forces shaping local and global politics. </li><li>Enhance your skills by taking employability courses and gaining hands-on experience through work placements, field study trips, or parliamentary internships. These opportunities will not only provide you with valuable knowledge but also allow you to establish professional networks and connections. </li><li>Develop the expertise needed to pursue a career in political science, international relations, law, diplomacy, or public policy, with a focus on real-life applications and career readiness. </li><li>Start your journey to becoming a global leader in politics and international relations today! </li></ul>Majors As a student of this degree, you can choose to specialise through majors in: <ul><li>International Relations </li><li>Political Science and Public Policy </li><li>Security, Conflict, and Human Rights </li><li>Enhance your studies by adding a second major from a variety of diverse options: </li><li>Chinese Language </li><li>Economics </li><li>French Language* </li><li>German Language* </li><li>Indonesian Language* </li><li>International Business </li><li>Islam-West Relations </li><li>Italian Language </li><li>Japanese Language </li><li>Korean Language* </li><li>Spanish Language </li></ul>*Available via cross-institutional study at the University of Queensland. These languages are offered only to students enrolled at Brisbane South (Nathan). HonoursHonours is available for this degree (through an additional year of study).

Unlock careers in the international space with policy skills and political knowledge. Get to know global events and processes. You’ll learn how democracy works across the globe and explore where Australia sits in the world’s political economy.

Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations

The Bachelor of Arts broadens access to the University and encourages students to undertake study towards a Griffith degree by maximising the advantages of alternative forms of program delivery.The degree produces graduates with a broad background in general studies. The tertiary, higher education and business sectors increasingly need graduates trained in a range of humanities, social sciences and professional courses. The degree addresses this need by providing a structured degree that requires students to undertake a program of study across a broad range of offerings. This degree offers you the opportunity to specialise in:<ul><li>Literature and Culture</li><li>Creative Writing</li><li>History and Society</li><li>Journalism</li><li>Strategic Communication</li></ul>﻿This program develops student skills as they progress through each level of the degree. Students will build advanced skills in reading, analysis, interpretation and debate. These skills are essential for careers in the media, education, public administration and business.

Develop critical thinking, writing, and research skills in demand across all industries. You can follow your passion with majors and electives that interest you. Develop connections through peer learning, networking, and work experience.

This Undergraduate Certificate is designed for the needs of senior secondary students as an arts and humanities-led alternative pathway to university giving a seamless and gradual transition to university degree studies. Commencing in Year 11, students are welcomed as Curtin students from the beginning and complete four units over Years 11 &amp; 12 alongside their other subjects. While the course is for senior secondary students looking for alternative university entry options, the course is open and available to any students who find the structure of this course suits their needs and interests. Units are completed one at a time, in extended 20-week study periods, offering a graduated adjustment to university study.The course offers active and experiential learning centred on students’ values, ideas, and concerns in real world contexts, as seen in the Arts and Humanities. As students engage in creative, critical, and cultural inquiry, they are developing important skills for university study and future careers. Successful learning outcomes are supported by the extended time allocation for completing each unit, completion of units one at a time, an engaging online learning interface, tutor interactions and wrap-around support that includes local study support options.The completed Undergraduate Certificate gives students an ATAR70 level university entry at Curtin that includes English competency. It also gives students a head start on any one of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Creative Arts majors by giving credit for the four units already completed in the Undergraduate Certificate. The majority of these majors are available fully online and on campus, which provides meaningful options for all students including regional, rural and remote students. Students are encouraged to check <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/study/" target="_blank">Study at Curtin</a> for a current list of majors.Credit for units completed in the Undergraduate Certificate is based on the four units being tertiary level 25 credit point units. One hundred (100) credit points CRL into the Curtin University Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Creative Arts degrees will be given as follows: ENST1001/1002 Sustainability Communication and Action and COMS1003/COMS1012/COM155 Culture to Cultures, are core units in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Creative Arts, and students will receive automatic credit for these units in this course. The other two units, FINA1000/FINA1001 Art &amp; Creativity, and COMS1015/COMS1016 Creating and Presenting Media Stories, will be granted as 50 credits of elective Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL) in the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Creative Arts.Alternatively, students can use the Undergraduate Certificate for entry into other university degree courses and seek course credit for the completed units. Students should always confirm entry requirements for other courses and at other universities based on completion of this qualification (4 x 25 credit point tertiary-level units).

You can start university early. You’ll build critical thinking and academic skills while you discover what it’s like to be a uni student. Learn at your own pace with full support. Graduate with credit toward a Bachelor of Arts and a clear pathway forward.

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