Overview

You’ll learn about the forces that have influenced the modern world, including nationalism, democracy, conflict and war, and gender and sexuality.

In this History Major (BA) from Curtin University you’ll have the opportunity to study and apply various approaches to researching and writing history.

Careers

Historian

Research officer

Archivist

Policy advisor

Heritage consultant

Data manager

Museum curator

Secondary school teacher (requires a postgraduate teaching qualification)

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Democracy and Dictatorship

Politics of the Modern Middle East

Australians at War

Social Change in Contemporary Australian History

A History of Terrorism and Insurgency

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-04 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-06 00:00:00 , National

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International students deadline:

For countries listed separately on the website, 10 weeks before start date.

All other countries, 5 weeks before start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

200 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

History View 46 other Bachelors in History in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 068750M

Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or

Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years.

This course has a minimum ATAR of 70

Portfolio entry is available for those who can demonstrate equivalence to Curtin’s ATAR entry through the submission of a portfolio that includes evidence of your academic achievements, qualifications and ability.

If you don’t meet our minimum admission criteria, the UniReady Enabling Program can help you qualify for entry into a range of undergraduate courses.

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Tuition Fee

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International

34970 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34970 AUD per year during 36 months.
National

16300 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16300 AUD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Perth

1328 - 2367 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Perth

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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