History

Major/Minor/Specialisation !B-ARTS-MAJ+1019 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Year and Campus: 2011

Coordinator

Dr Kate McGregor (Semester 1)
Email: k.mcgregor@unimelb.edu.au

Dr Sean Scalmer (Semester 2)
Email: sscalmer@unimelb.edu.au

Contact

Arts & Music Student Centre
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Overview:

This History curriculum is an engaging and dynamic program offering students the opportunity to extend their knowledge and understanding of historical interests in a range of diverse contexts, as well as to develop their capacity to analyse, think critically and communicate effectively. The School of Historical Studies offers both flexibitiy and focus, covering a diversity of times, places and themes, from Ancient Rome to modern Indonesia, which reflect the latest developments in historical research and vocational practice.

Objectives:

See course objectives

Structure & Available Subjects:

Major

The BA major comprises eight subjects from the lists below:

Level 1

Level 2
  • 37.5 points of level 2 subjects

Level 3

  • 37.5 points of level 3 subjects, including the compulsory capstone subject 131-307 Making History.
Total 100 points


Minor

The BA minor comprises six subjects from the lists below:

Level 1

Level 2
  • 25 points of level 2 subjects

Level 3

  • 25 points of level 3 subjects
Total 75 points
Subject Options:

Level 1

One Arts lnterdisciplinary Foundation Subject (Understanding Asia and Democracy are recommended) and one of the following:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Level 2

37.5 points of the following:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Not offered in 2011
12.50

Level 3

25 points of the following as well as the compulsory capstone subject below:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 1
12.50

Level 3 Capstone

The capstone is compulsory for students completing a major in History. The capstone in not available in the minor or as breadth studies.
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 2
12.50
Links to further information: http://www.historical-studies.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Arts

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