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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
UndergraduateTAS-HAA104
100% online
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Starts 14 Oct 2024
UndergraduateLTU-HIS1MLH
100% online
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
UndergraduateMAQ-AHIX1210
Studying the Past: An Introduction to Ancient History in the 21st Century
100% online
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
UndergraduateMUR-HIS182
The Making of the Modern World: From Printing Press to Atomic Bomb
100% online
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Online history degrees
UndergraduateMAQ-ART-DEG
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
UndergraduateGRF-ART-DEG
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
UndergraduateUSQ-BAH-DEG
100% online
3 years full time or part time equivalent
UndergraduateLAT-ART-DEG
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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