Master of History

Masters (Coursework)

The Master of History covers three distinct areas: discipline knowledge, a choice of area studies and writing history.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1.5 - 2 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Course Code

MHist

Study Mode

Online

About this course

The Master of History covers three distinct areas: discipline knowledge, a choice of area studies and writing history. The MHist suits students coming to the study of history for the first time as well as those who want to extend their knowledge in particular areas or upgrade their professional qualifications. The area studies cover both Ancient and Modern History, including Ancient Greece and Rome, the Ancient Near East, Early Modern and Medieval History, American History, Australian History, Asian History, European History and Public History. The course progresses from exploring the nature of history as a discipline through to specialised studies of historical periods and problems, and it ends with the opportunity to undertake substantial historical research projects including writing for publication.

Entry requirements

A candidate shall hold:

(a) an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification in a discipline other than History; or

(b) an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification with a major in History or relevant discipline*; or

(c) an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Bachelor with Honours or AQF Level 9 Masters qualification in History or relevant discipline*.

*Relevant disciplines include:

Ancient History

Archaeology

English

Study locations

Armidale

Online

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

exhibit and apply an advanced body of historical knowledge across a range of periods and themes, and understand the nature and development of historical inquiry and thought from ancient times to the most recent developments of the modern age;
understand and apply the various principles and methods used in historical inquiry and practice, including the evaluation, synthesising, interpretation and application of both historical evidence and historical thinking;
apply higher-level writing and communication skills, as well as an advanced level of creative and theoretical thinking;
apply the range of critical, reflective and technical skills used by historians to a range of public and professional areas such as journalism, media work, public relations, policy development, government and administration; and
demonstrate and apply advanced knowledge of research principles and methods, and themes applicable to the discipline.

Career pathways

This course offers higher-level writing and research skills development. Moreover, it encourages critical thinking and analytical skills development as well, all of which will be useful in a range of professions especially journalism and media work, public relations, policy development, government and administration. Many of our graduates will wish to work as consulting historians or to continue in the teaching profession.

Those not wishing to pursue career paths but studying History out of interest will find the concentrated study of history at this higher level personally rewarding which may lead to the writing of History for pleasure and profit.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at University of New England (UNE).

94.1%

Overall satisfaction

85.6%

Skill scale

81.7%

Teaching scale

83.7%

Employed full-time

$89.4k

Average salary

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