Overview

Knowledge of the past has always been central to human awareness. For more than a century, the study of History has underpinned the Western liberal tradition. History is connected with the search for meaning. It conveys communal memory, creating a sense of personal and group identity by locating individuals in time and space. The study of this Bachelor of Arts (History Major) from Victoria University offers each of us the chance to understand, even bridge, other cultures.

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Its aim is to both challenge and excite you as you move through the study of History, beyond your own lives to those of people in other times and other places. It also aims to develop an appreciation of the contributions historians make to an understanding of contemporary society.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The World before 1770

European Revolution and War

Divided Europe

Histories of Immigrant Australia

Irish History

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-08 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

History View 48 other Bachelors in History in Australia

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS: 068927B

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).

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Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).

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IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).

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Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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31200 AUD / year

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Commonwealth supported places (CSP) for eligible Australian citizens

Indicative full fee for full-time domestic students: AU$16,992 per year (2025)

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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