Master of History
Why study the Master of History at UNE?
The Master of History covers three distinct areas: discipline knowledge, a choice of area studies, and writing history. The M.Hist suits students coming to the study of history for the first time as well as those who want to extend their knowledge in particular areas or upgrade their professional qualifications. The area studies cover both Ancient and Modern History, including Ancient Greece and Rome, the ancient near East, Early Modern and Medieval History, American History, Australian History, Asian History, European History and Public History. The course progresses from exploring the nature of history as a discipline through to specialised studies of historical periods and problems, and it ends with the opportunity to undertake substantial historical research projects including writing for publication
Career Opportunities
This course offers higher-level writing and research skills development. Moreover, it encourages critical thinking and analytical skills development as well, all of which will be useful in a range of professions especially journalism and media work, public relations, policy development, government and administration. Many of our graduates will wish to work as consulting historians or to continue in the teaching profession.
Those not wishing to pursue career paths but studying History out of interest will find the concentrated study of history at this higher level personally rewarding which may lead to the writing of History for pleasure and profit.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
1 Year Full-timeUp to 4 years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply)Full Fee
International
2013 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All domestic students apply direct to UNE. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).
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International Students
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).For more information, click here
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| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply)/ Full Fee / International | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 48 | |||||||||
| Benefits | Candidates who enrol in the Master of History and complete 24 credit points from the units specified in the Course Schedule may apply to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Arts. Such graduates who then wish to complete the Master of History must re-apply for admission. |
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| How to apply |
All domestic students apply direct to UNE. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | 1. Admission to candidature shall be determined by the course coordinator. 2. An applicant for admission to candidature shall have fulfilled all requirements for a degree of Bachelor of the University or shall have fulfilled the requirements for a degree or qualification of equivalent standing at another University or institution recognised by the course coordinator for this purpose. |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except for an approved articulation in the course). The course coordinator may grant no more than 24 credit points of advanced standing for: (a) up to 24 credit points on the basis of units that have been counted towards another postgraduate qualification at this or another university provided they have a reasonable degree of correspondence to units prescribed for the course work program; (b) up to 24 credit points for other significant learning which the School considers equivalent to units prescribed for the course work program; or to units prescribed for the coursework program; or (c) candidates who have completed HIST401H will be granted advanced standing for HIST595;. (d) no advanced standing will be given for HUMS505, HUMS506, HUMS507 and HUMS508. |
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Admission to Candidature
1. Admission to candidature shall be determined by the course coordinator.
2. An applicant for admission to candidature shall have fulfilled all requirements for a degree of Bachelor of the University or shall have fulfilled the requirements for a degree or qualification of equivalent standing at another University or institution recognised by the course coordinator for this purpose.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except for an approved articulation in the course).
The course coordinator may grant not more than 24 credit points of advanced standing for:
(a) up to 24 credit points on the basis of units that have been counted towards another postgraduate qualification at this or another university provided they have a reasonable degree of correspondence to units prescribed for the course work program;
(b) up to 24 credit points for other significant learning which the School considers equivalent to units prescribed for the coursework program; or
(c) candidates who have completed HIST401H will be granted advanced standing for HIST595;
(d) no advanced standing will be given for HUMS505, HUMS506, HUMS507 and HUMS508.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to four years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 48 credit points at 400 level or above approved by the course coordinator.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 6 cps |
| Listed Units | 42 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Master of History.
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Arts on completion of 24 credit points. Such graduates who then wish to complete the Master of History must re-apply for admission.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
| Course Aims |
This course covers three distinct areas: discipline knowledge, a choice of area studies and writing history. It suits those students coming to the study of history for the first time as well as those who want to extend their knowledge or upgrade their professional qualifications. Covering both Ancient and Modern History, the course aims to explore the nature of history as a discipline through to specialised studies of historical periods and problems. It concludes with the opportunity to undertake substantial historical research projects including writing for publication.
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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a Discipline
A detailed knowledge of history, historical thought and historiography will be taught through unit materials, online discussions, guided readings, and directed learning activities. It will be assessed through different forms of assessment appropriate to the history discipline such as the written and extended research essay.
Communication Skills
Students will be taught communication skills through written and oral feedback on assessment tasks throughout the course, and through their online participation and engagement, both with academic staff and their peers. They will practise these skills through assignments and discussions. They will be assessed on their writing style, clarity of expression, development of ideas, referencing and ability to communicate the results of their study in a variety of written and multi-media formats.
Global Perspectives
Students are required to explore and evaluate developments in both Ancient and Modern history in an international context, and to gain an appreciation of the ways in which a range of historical movements and concepts are influenced by national and international events and have done so through time. They are also introduced to a range of historiographical models and methodologies that adopt transnational and multicultural approaches as a way to understand historical concepts and issues.
Information Literacy
Students are required to develop a range of higher-level research skills utilized by historians such as locating, collecting, referencing and evaluating relevant sources, both primary and secondary, including the skills to assess different types of historical information, identify the most useful sources and critically examine the evidence they offer.
Life-Long Learning
Through their participation in, and completion of the course, along with the assessment tasks required of them, students will gain a range of lifelong skills that will enable them to continue to research, evaluate, discuss and present historical issues. Through a concentrated study of history at this higher level of analysis, students will acquire a range of skills that can be used in a variety of professional and community settings.
Problem Solving
Students will be exposed to key problem-solving strategies and interrogations used in history. They will apply their historical information literacy skills to develop their own responses to particular problems in different environments and on different topics and issues. This will occur through a detailed analysis of a variety of historical and historiographical problems, as well as online discussions between academic staff and their peers, and through written and multi-media assessment tasks.
Social Responsibility
Students will be taught about their professional responsibilities as historians to provide balanced and accurate research; their social responsibility to question and challenge some 'facts'; and their ethical responsibilities towards the members of the communities, families and organisations whose histories they are researching and presenting. They will also be taught about the value of historical knowledge and its value to communities.
Team Work
Increasingly historians are working collaboratively together on projects in community settings and this course will expose students to the impact of historians and teamwork with communities, families, government, corporate and voluntary organisations. This involves combining an understanding of social responsibility with the skills of teamwork. The course requires students to practice working collaboratively and networking effectively to solve problems and present results. This is achieved through the online discussions and the sharing of information and findings and developing a historical collegiality. In this environment students are required to take the initiative as well as assert their own values and opinions while respecting the values and contributions of others.
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