Master of History

Entry requirements

This course is offered under two admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule B: You have completed one of the following qualifications (or an overseas equivalent) in a discipline relevant to your chosen major:*

• Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7)
• Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8)
• Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8)
• Bachelor with Honours (AQF Level 8)
• Masters (AQF Level 9)

If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study).

Months of entry

February

Course content

Are you looking to extend your skills in history for professional or personal interest? When you study our Master of History degree you can gain and polish your research, analysis and writing skills, whether you already have a history qualification or are new to the discipline.

Gain advanced knowledge of history as a discipline, specialised knowledge of historical periods of your choice, and the skills required to write history. Immerse yourself in historical research by completing two research projects, a minor and a major project. Hone your skills in critical thinking, problem solving and analysis and thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Why study the Master of History with UNE?
This degree covers three distinct areas: discipline knowledge; a choice of area studies; and the writing of history. You will start out by exploring the nature of history, then progress to specialised studies of historical periods and problems. Towards the end of your degree you will have the opportunity to undertake substantial historical research projects, including writing for publication.

When you graduate you will have all the necessary attributes to become a professional historian, but the skills you have acquired are also highly portable and adaptable, helping you to future proof your career. If you are considering the Master of History purely to add to your depth of knowledge and abilities, you will find this high-level study greatly rewarding — an ideal preparation for your own writing of history, both for pleasure and profit.

UNE is Australia’s oldest regional university and a pioneer in the delivery of distance education. Students consistently award us the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide, so no matter whether you choose to study online or on campus, you are in very good hands.

What makes our course different?
The sheer breadth of choice available to you in structuring your degree makes this course stand apart. The Master of History offers opportunities to:

• Choose from an extensive range of study areas in Ancient, Medieval and Modern History. Within each of the four majors on offer are a wide variety of units to choose from, as well as options for research projects of different lengths.
• Expand on your high-level writing and research skills, and increase your critical thinking and analytical skills – preparing you to advance your career or pivot in a new direction.
• Study flexibly online, at home, in your own time.

Majors

• Ancient Greek and Roman World
• Australian History
• Medieval to Modern Europe
• Public History and Cultural Heritage