Master of History

About

Course information

Are you looking to extend your skills in history for professional or personal interest? When you study our Master of History degree you can gain and polish your research, analysis and writing skills, whether you already have a history qualification or are new to the discipline.

Gain advanced knowledge of history as a discipline, specialised knowledge of historical periods of your choice, and the skills required to write history. Immerse yourself in historical research by completing two research projects, a minor and a major project. Hone your skills in critical thinking, problem solving and analysis and thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Why study the Master of History with UNE?
This degree covers three distinct areas: discipline knowledge; a choice of area studies; and the writing of history. You will start out by exploring the nature of history, then progress to specialised studies of historical periods and problems. Towards the end of your degree you will have the opportunity to undertake substantial historical research projects, including writing for publication.

When you graduate you will have all the necessary attributes to become a professional historian, but the skills you have acquired are also highly portable and adaptable, helping you to future proof your career. If you are considering the Master of History purely to add to your depth of knowledge and abilities, you will find this high-level study greatly rewarding — an ideal preparation for your own writing of history, both for pleasure and profit.

UNE is Australia’s oldest regional university and a pioneer in the delivery of distance education. Students consistently award us the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support, so no matter whether you choose to study online or on campus, you are in very good hands.

What makes our course different?
The sheer breadth of choice available to you in structuring your degree makes this course stand apart. The Master of History offers opportunities to:

Choose from an extensive range of study areas in Ancient, Medieval and Modern History. Within each of the four majors on offer are a wide variety of units to choose from, as well as options for research projects of different lengths.
Expand on your high-level writing and research skills, and increase your critical thinking and analytical skills – preparing you to advance your career or pivot in a new direction.
Study flexibly online, at home, in your own time.

Majors

Ancient Greek and Roman World
Australian History
Medieval to Modern Europe
Public History and Cultural Heritage

Study online
Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.

* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Academic Entry Requirements

To qualify for admission into UNE postgraduate programs you must have completed an educational qualification considered to be at least comparable to an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) bachelor degree. Check your program listing in the Course Guide for specific entry requirements.

English Program Requirements

Criteria you need to meet

IELTS Academic

English Test	Overall	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
IELTS Academic	6.0	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5

The English Language Requirements for admission into this course require the minimum scores shown above. Test results must be attained within 2 years of the date of application for admission.

Criteria you need to meet

TOEFL

English Test	Overall	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
Computer-based test	213	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Internet-based test	79	N/A	N/A	22	N/A

The English Language Requirements for admission into this course require the minimum scores shown above. Test results must be attained within 2 years of the date of application for admission.

Career

Career outcomes

You’ll graduate with knowledge and skills in critical analysis, research and writing that are transferable across a range of professions. With greater experience and versatility, you will be ready to choose from a range of professional pathways, including:

historian or history consultant
history teacher
journalist/media professional
marketing and public relations specialist
policy development professional or consultant
public or private sector administrator.

Professional recognition

Graduates may be eligible for accreditation by Professional Historians Australia as a Professional Historian (Associate).

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

22,882 / year

How to Apply

If you are an international student and want to study one of the following programs at UNE, you can apply online.

Undergraduate (Bachelor) programs
Postgraduate (Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters) coursework programs
International Exchange and Study Abroad
English Language Centre programs
Individual UNE units (Non-Award)

Ensure that you attach certified copies of transcripts of all relevant previous studies including:

proof of completion
photo page from passport or another birth record
evidence of English language proficiency
any other documentation requested in the online form

If your documents are in a language other than English, please provide an officially certified English translation with certified copies of the original documents.