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Apply your historical knowledge to contemporary issues with our History degree

Understanding our past helps us better to understand our present and potential future.

At Murdoch, we will help you to understand the human condition and human nature by examining evidence from the past. We will also help you to develop your critical and creative thinking and to sharpen your communication skills.

Develop your ability to adapt to demands of a fast-moving society

Today's world demands you make decisions quickly, logically and creatively.

We can prepare you for these demands by developing your critical and creative faculties through research, analysis and writing.

Which area of history most interests you?

Choose your areas of study from the following broad categories:

  • Cultural history focuses on the histories of Australia, Europe and the British Isles, South-East Asia and the United States, often in a comparative mode,
  • Regional history examines the development of modern nation states,
  • Thematic history explores key international historical themes that have contemporary relevance.

So if you are ready to stretch yourself and help to create a better future, join other like-minds by enrolling in Murdoch's History degree.