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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

The Undergraduate Certificate in Art History is designed for people who are interested in pursuing a career in Art History. The Undergraduate Certificate may give students entry (and credit for the four units completed) for the Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) among others at Curtin.

Gain a head start in fine arts studies with this introduction to art history’s key ideas and events. You’ll explore Australian art, modernism, and issues in contemporary art. Build your appreciation of art and design and work towards a fine arts degree.

Undergraduate Certificate in Art History

Family history is for everybody. We all have stories in our family tree waiting to be told. The Diploma of 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.Develop the skills and knowledge to share family stories with others. Our Family History course is designed to help you explore your family&#39;s past, while also becoming more proficient and comfortable in a digital environment. You&#39;ll learn how to undertake historical research while developing your communication and writing skills. Plus, you&#39;ll be part of a supportive cohort of family history enthusiasts and experts.Each unit is taught by specialists in Australian, British, European and Asian histories. As you progress through your course you’ll learn how to research, write and creatively communicate family history. You&#39;ll also develop skills to identify, analyse and interpret historical information from a range of family history sources.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 Diploma of 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.Our Family History courses are fully online. You can study these units in any order you choose, but we recommend commencing your course with Introduction to Family History. Many students study one unit per term.

What does your family history entail? In today’s age, it’s possible to find out a lot about our ancestors. You just need to know where to look, and what to do with information. Build skills in finding, interpreting, storing and sharing information.  

Diploma of Family History

Graduates in the Master of Ancient History (OUA) will have specialised knowledge in this discipline and skills for research and further learning. In this course, you will have the opportunity to gain advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in a range of relevant disciplines. In addition to the coursework offered through seminars, you will conduct research in your chosen field. You may only enrol in the course as an online student. The course caters for anyone who wishes to further their studies in Ancient History, support specific professional development (eg teachers), or prepare for higher degree research studies.

Understand who we are today by looking into the trials of history. Learn how to critically examine cultures of ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern worlds at a postgraduate level.  

Master of Ancient History

The course will provide pathways for you, to further studies in Ancient History, support specific professional development needs (eg for teachers) or preparing you for entry into the Master of Ancient History in an online mode.You will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of a complex body of knowledge in a range of the disciplines offered: Ancient Greece, Rome, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Israel, Early Christianity, Coptic Studies, and Ancient Languages.In addition to the coursework offered through a program of online seminars, you may conduct research in your chosen field.

Study the art, architecture, religion and literature of ancient civilisations to develop an understanding of cultural history. Specialise in Ancient Greece, Rome, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Israel, Early Christianity, Coptic Studies or Ancient Languages. 

Graduate Certificate of Ancient History

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

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.

Bachelor of Arts

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.

Archaeology can shed light on some of the most intriguing issues regarding our human past such as the colonisation of the New World, migration out of Africa, Old World globalisation and human-environment interaction. At UniSQ you will develop a thorough understanding of the present by digging deeper into the lifestyles and culture of past societies, whilst learning how to examine the physical evidence of human societies from across all ages – from hundreds of thousands of years ago, to recent history.

Dig into the history of humans by studying ancient artifacts. With more core units in this extended major, you’ll cover theory, field, and lab methods. Topics include health, religion, and indigenous peoples. Consider heritage. Discover museum practices. 

Bachelor of Arts (Archaeology (Extended))

Advance your career in the creative or cultural sector with UC’s future-focused Master of Creative Industries. Offered fully online, on campus or both, this flexible degree lets you tailor your studies to your goals, with electives spanning marketing, user experience, conservation, entrepreneurship and finance for creative business.Students can begin with UC’s Graduate Diploma in Creative Industries and build up a postgraduate qualification in stages. Not only will you enhance your understanding of the sector, but you&#39;ll be able to connect with audiences at a deeper level across digital spaces. Across your studies, you&#39;ll develop advanced skills to create, pitch and manage innovative projects. Learn how to anticipate emerging technologies and strengthen your cultural capability through Indigenous approaches to creativity. Apply your knowledge through research, work-integrated learning or a work-based project and graduate ready for senior roles such as creative director, agency leader, gallery manager or senior public servant in the creative sector.

Innovate and make transformations within creative industries. Explore emerging technologies. Work on research skills, pitching, and strategy. Graduate with the expertise to direct agencies, manage galleries, or shape cultural policy.

Master of Creative Industries

Medusa to the MCG: Ancient Greek and Roman Culture in the Modern World

Ancient Greek A

Greek and Roman Mythology

This unit aims to help history and archaeology students engage with the study of Ancient Greek. No previous language study or knowledge of Ancient Greek is expected. By the end of the unit students should have acquired a developing understanding of the script, grammar and vocabulary and be able to read simple passages in Greek. The unit also encourages development of highly transferable knowledge and skills in the spoken and written expression of English and engages with Machine-Learning tools including generative AI.

Decode the letters, words and language of the ancient Greeks. Familiarise yourself with grammar and vocabulary rules. Recognise Greek script and phonetic structure. Finish with the knowledge needed to read basic ancient Greek passages.

This subject provides an informative and fun introduction to the cultures of Ancient Greece and Rome and where they turn up in the modern world, from Medusa in the Percy Jackson franchise, through to Melbourne’s own version of the Colosseum, the MCG. You will explore the fascinating worlds of Greece and Rome, including the places where their histories, societies and languages have influenced our own culture. You will learn about the worlds of Circe and Socrates, Caesar and Cicero; and discover what we have taken from ancient political structures (&#39;democracy&#39;, &#39;senate&#39;, &#39;fascism&#39;), sport (the Olympics; gladiators), language, philosophy, law, science, medicine, mythology and more. This is a level 1 subject.

This subject is a study of the role of myth in Greek and Roman culture through literary texts and ancient art, including an exploration of the relationship between mythological narratives and religious ritual. This subject also traces developments in the depiction of the gods and heroes as a mirror of social and political change, and addresses the reception of classical myth in later ages.

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