Swinburne University of Technology

Course Details

Bachelor of Arts (Professional) – History

Course Description

The Bachelor of Arts (Professional) is designed to foster students’ individual development and allow them to develop research and analytical skills that can be applied to a range of situations. Arts students learn how to gather, synthesise and assess information, how to conceptualise issues and how to express themselves effectively, both orally and in writing. It is also intended to develop interdisciplinarity and collaboration. The professional industry-linked component provides students with the opportunity to gain awareness, experience, and links to industry, whilst enabling them to apply their knowledge, techniques and skills to solve industry-related problems. This option is intended for students who wish to focus on a particular area of their career or consultancy. Research, engage and challenge traditional ideas and practices, while developing critical skills in understanding how history is both made and written. Learn about the historical antecedents of contemporary problems, including themes of war and peace, colonialism, gender, media, and political and radical history. Discover Big History and explore human existence in an interdisciplinary study of life from the Big Bang to the present.

Course Duration

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42month

Career outcomes

Work integrated learning: This degree includes a guaranteed 12-month professional placement. This placement provides invaluable full-time, paid work experience. You'll earn credit towards your degree and confidence in knowing that you have what it takes to land a job in your field by graduation. You can participate in other Work Integrated Learning opportunities – choose from professional internships, industry-linked projects, industry study tours and accreditation placements.

Bachelor of Arts (Professional) – History Swinburne University of Technology