Overview

By delving into how political structures, social institutions, and cultural practices have evolved, students gain the perspective needed to address the pressing issues of today and tomorrow. The History programme at Murdoch University is more than a record of the past; it is a toolkit for the future—a way to develop the intellectual flexibility, analytical skills, and moral sensibility required for meaningful participation in a democratic society.

You’ll build a "mental map" that stretches across time, enabling you to see your place in the complex world. This map allows you to draw connections between past and present, to question taken-for-granted assumptions, and to understand the forces that have shaped modern society. In doing so, you’ll learn about history, but you’ll also learn how to think historically.

Your future career

Graduates with a History major possess skills that open doors in both the public and private sectors because of their ability to analyse complex information, communicate clearly, and see the bigger picture. The intellectual rigour and versatility gained from historical study are prized in a wide array of professions, including but not limited to:

Historian – pursuing academic research or public history projects.

Intelligence Analyst – interpreting patterns and assessing risks for government or private organisations.

Diplomat – representing national interests and building international relationships.

Policy Advisor – crafting informed and effective policies for governments, NGOs, or think tanks.

Research Officer – conducting in-depth analysis and supporting evidence-based decision making.

Museum Curator – preserving and interpreting material culture for public education.

Documentary Researcher – assembling historical narratives for media, film, and television.

Heritage Consultant – advising on the preservation and presentation of historical sites.

Information Manager/Archivist – ensuring the organisation and accessibility of historical records.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Making of the Modern World: From Printing Press to Atomic Bomb

The Vietnam Wars

The Silk Roads: Europe and Asia in the Middle Ages

The Rise and 'Fall' of the Roman Empire

Modern Japan: From Samurai to the 21st Century

The Vikings

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00 , National

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Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) deadline for national: 14 January. You can also directly to Murdoch or through an agent.

Language

English

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

CRICOS: 001572M, 079340E, 079364G

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: Total score of 33 points or higher

French Baccalaureate: Grade average of 14 or higher

GCE A Levels: Minimum of 12 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher

Other ways to qualify for entry - Successful completion of one of the following:

Murdoch University Pre-Law Alternative Entry Course (final grade of 60% or more). Note this course is not available to students on a Student Visa.

Successful study at AQF level 7 (or equivalent) achieving either one semester with a minimum 70% GPA; or two semesters with a minimum 67% GPA. Applicants via this pathway may be requested to attend an interview.

Successful attendance and completion of LAW START, an ability and aptitude Evaluation Pathway. Note this course is not available to students on a Student Visa.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34160 AUD / year

≈ 34160 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

14369 AUD / year

≈ 14369 AUD / year

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Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

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