Major overview
Major in history and build skills to analyse the past and understand the present
3 reasons to study history at Murdoch University
- Learn from leading academic experts who support your development through personalised teaching and mentorship.
- Tailor your degree with a wide range of majors and minors, giving you flexibility to explore your interests and expand your career options.
- Study at a university rated five stars for student support at both undergraduate and postgraduate level (Good Universities Guide 2026).
What you’ll learn
- Analyse historical events, ideas and movements across different time periods and regions.
- Evaluate primary and secondary sources to understand how historical knowledge is constructed.
- Interpret different perspectives and debates about the past.
- Apply historical thinking to contemporary social, political and cultural issues.
- Communicate clear, evidence-based arguments in written and verbal forms.
Having completed three semesters and my honours research in Indonesia, I was able to get a much better idea of development on the ground. I found that when I graduated, I had a more realistic idea of what to expect in the workplace.
Karis Erceg, Bachelor of Arts
Your future career with a History major
- Policy officer
- Researcher or analyst
- Diplomat
- Historian or archivist
- Museum or heritage officer
- Journalist or writer
- Public sector or government officer
Start dates
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online | Mixed mode |
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| Semester 1, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Semester 2, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Semester 2, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Major Structure
Visit the Course Handbook - Get detailed information on units, prerequisites, and pathways.
To help plan the structure of your course, search for our suggested course plans.
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How to Apply
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