Bachelor of Arts
History
Bachelor of Arts (History)
Campus: Cairns; Townsville
Mode: on campus; full time or part time
Duration: 3 years full time
Prerequisites: English
Mid-year entry: Yes
QTAC codes: Cairns 321031; Townsville 311031
What is History?
Your study
Historians examine how people of the past might have thought, what their
motivations might have been, and what the consequences of their actions
were. They study past social and cultural conditions, along with political
and economic events, to gain a special knowledge about humanity. The
study of history helps us to know where we came from as a society, and to
imagine and envisage what the future may hold.
A selection of subjects for this course includes:
Major overview
Studying past social and cultural conditions along with political and
economic events can reveal novel insights into the world around us.
History graduates develop skills and insights for careers that demand high
levels of research and skilful communication. The study of history enhances
career prospects in a range of fields, including education, government,
the non-government sector (NGOs), politics, trade and diplomacy, and
more. Second majors in English (literature), Archaeology, Politics, and other
disciplines combine very well with a major in History.
Specialisations are offered in Australian, Asian, Pacific and World history.
Subjects include environmental history, cultural heritage, and Australian
and Pacific exploration. The School of Arts and Social Sciences is home to
the North Queensland Photographic Collection and the North Queensland
Oral History Project.
Students can choose to combine this major with another Bachelor of Arts
major (double major). To add further value it is possible to combine the
Bachelor of Arts with another degree (see Joint degree opportunities).
Major highlights
JCU has specialised in collecting, writing and publishing northern
Queensland regional history for decades. This has resulted in excellent
historical collections including photographs, oral history and rare books.
History students are encouraged to use these collections.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligib H