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Bachelor of Historical Inquiry and Practice

University of New England

CRICOS provider number: 00003G TEQSA provider ID: PRV12054

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About

The University of New England is at the forefront of online education and offers all courses in online format. For further information check the most up-to-date University of New England COVID-19 arrangements.

Do you love delving into our rich past? Is history your passion? This course is designed for people who want to make history their profession, those who already work in a historical context and want to upskill, or for people planning a career that would benefit from a strong background in history. You will gain valuable skills to use in professions such as historical fiction and writing, social history and criminology, family history and sociology, national history and languages, cultural history and music, to name a few.

Gain a solid grounding in history, its meaning and impacts, and the importance to communities of the role of the historian and learn how to effectively research and apply history in a professional context.

The flexible nature of this course means you have the freedom to tailor your studies to your own needs and interests. Core units will provide you with a firm foundation in historical inquiry and practice. You can then focus on an area of interest or professional specialty.

Areas of study

Ancient history, archaeology, archaeological practice Australian history, classsical languages,  European history, local, family and applied history.

Career opportunities

Professional historian, teacher, publishing,  heritage management, museum management, foreign affairs and diplomacy, libraries.

Fees and charges

Refer to UNE current fee information.

Admission criteria

Applicants with recent secondary education

Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of English.

Recommended studies: Any 2 units of history.

Guaranteed ATAR: 72.55

Other applicants

Refer to UNE general admission criteria.

Further information

ATAR profile

ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)

Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.

  1. This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
  2. The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
  3. The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.

Abbreviations

– = data is not available.
<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria

Student profile

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