Flinders University
Bachelor of Arts (History)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationA Bachelor of Arts is your ticket to a career you're passionate about. Tailor your degree to align with your career aspirations, and enjoy flexible study options. You'll benefit from a personalised learning experience and small class sizes, learning from educators who are leaders in their fields. With a distinct emphasis on careers and skills development, you'll develop the complex critical thinking and problem solving skills that employers are looking for.
History Major
By studying History at Flinders you’ll gain a strong understanding of the big issues that underpin society now and throughout the ages. History deals with important topics ranging from global migration, the population explosion, famine, technological change and human impact on the environment.
It explores the explosive consequences of nationalism, war and society, the rise and fall of empires, revolution, decolonisation, democracy, fascism and communism. Our team of highly-regarded academic historians teach subjects covering many centuries, from early modern times to World War 2, Nazi Germany and more – with a focus on the fields of Australian, European, American and International history.
Delivery mode
Flinders University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Sturt Rd, Bedford Park, SA
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 60.00 or equivalent
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (History) will prepare you for the following roles.
Historian
A Historian studies past human activity. You might specialise in a particular area of history or explore a range of historical subjects. Historians...
Historical Researcher
A Historical Researcher conducts in-depth investigations into past events, individuals, and societies to produce detailed reports and publications....
History Teacher
History Teachers work at high schools and middle schools across Australia. They teach a mix of local, state/territory, national, regional and world...
Humanities Teacher
A Humanities Teacher educates students in subjects like history, geography, and sociology, fostering critical thinking and cultural awareness. Resp...
Musicologist
A Musicologist studies music history, theory, and cultural contexts, focusing on genres, periods, or regions. They conduct research, analyse musica...
Museum Administrator
A Museum Administrator manages the daily operations of a museum, ensuring smooth functioning of administrative tasks, budgets, staff coordination,...
Cultural Heritage Consultant
A Cultural Heritage Consultant is a professional who works to protect and manage cultural heritage sites and resources, ensuring their preservation...
About Flinders University
Flinders has a vision to be internationally recognised as a world leader in research, an innovator in contemporary education, and the source of Australia’s most enterprising graduates.
Flinders University has developed a remarkable record of achievement across an impressive range of endeavour.
Through the diverse efforts of an eclectic cohort of teachers, researchers and graduates, Flinders has exerted a profound and distinctive influence on society and in its various communities.
