Arts (History), Bachelor

The Bachelor of Arts at The Australian National University is its most diverse, flexible and popular degree. Its approximately fifty majors across the arts, humanities and social sciences are delivered by distinguished scholars, ensuring students receive exceptional education, engage with innovative research and develop a research-oriented approach. These majors may be paired with over seventy minors and specialisations to broaden or deepen study. Regardless of choices, the degree builds core skills in critical analysis, written and oral communication, adaptability and the capacity to drive change, preparing graduates for varied careers or further study.

Historians seek to understand societies by studying change and continuity over time. Everything has a history. From a national constitution to modern consumer culture, from the rise of empires to environmental crises, from the human species to your family, studying history teaches you about the forces that have made the world in which you live. It helps you to understand the present by understanding its past.   The ANU is a national leader in History and offers a wide range of courses covering Australia, Europe, the Americas, and Asia, from ancient times to the recent past. Courses trace themes such as empire, war, terrorism, politics, economics, culture, ideas, identity, crime, health and the environment. Some focus on particular nations or regions, while others focus on global and transnational processes. Some courses focus on concepts and philosophies that underlie historical analysis or techniques of historical research. All our courses develop student skills in historical theory and method.   History is a core discipline in the humanities and social sciences. It gives students knowledge and skills that are valued in any professional context. Our students successfully pursue careers in academia, museums, government, diplomacy, NGOs, journalism, management, teaching and many other fields.