Key facts
Domestic students course information.
Guaranteed ATAR: 65.00
Entry is based on recent secondary (ATAR), higher education (GPA), VET study, or work experience.
Entry is based on Australian Year 12 equivalence. English language requirements must also be met.
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
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| Start Dates and Campus | Trimester 1 – February 2026 | Trimester 2 – June 2026 | Trimester 3 – October 2026 |
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| Online | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Armidale Campus | Offered | Offered | Not Offered |
| Sydney Campus | Not Offered | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Online | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Armidale Campus | Offered | Offered | Not Offered |
| Sydney Campus | Not Offered | Not Offered | Not Offered |
Course information
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Do you love delving into our rich past? Is history your passion? The Bachelor of Historical Inquiry and Practice 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.
Professions that graduates of the Bachelor of Historical Inquiry and Practice can consider include 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.
Why study the Bachelor of Historical Inquiry and Practice with UNE?
The flexible nature of the Bachelor of Historical Inquiry and Practice means you have the freedom to tailor your studies to your own needs and interests. The core units of this course have been carefully curated to provide you with a firm foundation in historical inquiry and practice. You can then create your own individual course and follow your interests or professional specialty by completing either two majors, one major and two minors, or one major and one minor. Majors cover topics ranging from the ancient world, European and Australian history, to family history, archaeology and heritage conservation. You can also study elective units from across all UNE's other offerings.
UNE is Australia’s oldest regional university and a pioneer in the delivery of distance education. Year after year, students award us 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide, so no matter whether you choose to study online or on campus, you are in very good hands.
What makes our course different?
Our Bachelor of Historical Inquiry and Practice not only gives you a solid foundation in applying history in a professional context, it also offers:
- Travel opportunities – head overseas and get credit towards your degree by studying at one of our partner universities.
- Research experience – you'll get the chance to conduct an independent study on a research topic or project, enhancing your research, critical thinking and communication skills.
- Flexibility – this course can be studied on campus or completely online, at home in your own time. Let your study fit around your existing commitments.
Majors
- Ancient History
- Archaeology
- Australian History
- European History
- History and Crime
- Local, Family and Applied History
Minors
- Archaeological Practice
- Classical Languages
- Writing History
Study online
Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.
Study on campus
Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.
* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.
Entry requirements
Select the option that best describes you.
If you are an international applicant who wants to study on campus in Australia:
You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.
To meet the entry requirements for this course you must have completed, at minimum, an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
You can check your overseas qualifications in our Admission Country List and Qualifications table. If you can't find your qualifications in this list, simply submit your application and UNE's International Admissions team will assess them for you.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of any 2 units of History studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
On-Campus study
If you would like to study full-time in Australia at one of UNE's campuses, you will need to have a visa that allows you to study. For most international students this visa will need to be a Student Visa. The Australian Department of Home Affairs has further information about visa eligibility and conditions.
If you are an international applicant who wants to study online (overseas or in Australia):
You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.
To meet the entry requirements for this course you must have completed, at minimum, an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
You can check your overseas qualifications in our Admission Country List and Qualifications table. If you can't find your qualifications in this list, simply submit your application and UNE's International Admissions team will assess them for you.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of any 2 units of History studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
Online study in your own country
If you would like to study online with UNE while you reside outside of Australia you do not need a Student Visa. If your course requires you to visit Australia to attend any mandatory study requirements, you would need to explore Visitor Visa options for a short-term stay.
Online study in Australia
If you would like to study online with UNE while you are residing in Australia, you will need to hold a visa (other than a Student Visa) that allows you to study. If you are unsure if your visa allows you to study, you can check with UNE's International Admissions team. If you hold a Student Visa you cannot study completely online; you must be enrolled as an on-campus student (although you can study a limited number of online units).
Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:
- Any supporting documents related to your admission pathway. For example, if you apply based on previous study, upload evidence of your study so we can assess eligibility.
- Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth; for example, a foreign government identity card.
- Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied. If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application. Please see UNE’s English Language Requirements above for further information.
Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.
Individual Unit Advanced Standing
If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.
> Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing
Select the option that best describes your experience.
You are currently studying Year 12 (school or TAFE) or have done so within the past 2 years.
If you are admitted on the basis of your ATAR, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
There are ATAR-related adjustments that can be applied to increase your rank when applying for this course.
UNE ATAR Adjustment Scheme
UNE can automatically award additional points as adjustment factors to the ATAR of eligible applicants for this course without the need for an additional application.
> Learn more about the UNE ATAR Adjustment Scheme
Education Adjustment Scheme (EAS)
UNE acknowledges and provides consideration for applicants who have experienced an educational disadvantage. If you are planning to study on campus you can seek consideration for this scheme when applying for this course.
> Learn more about EAS
UNE Early Entry Program
Early Entry is open to all Year 12 applicants and relies on your school’s assessment of your attributes and suitability for study. You can apply early, receive an offer and secure a place with UNE, even before your scores are released.
> Learn more about the UNE Early Entry Program
UAC Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS)
This scheme provides eligible Year 12 applicants who have applied via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) the opportunity to receive early offers of undergraduate admission to UNE based on their school ratings and Year 11 results.
> Learn more about SRS
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of any 2 units of History studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
You have studied at UNE or other higher education institutions, completed or otherwise.
You can apply for this course if you have undertaken any of the following qualifications with an appropriate Grade Point Average (GPA):
- Undergraduate Certificates
- Diplomas
- Advanced Diplomas/Associate degrees
- Bachelor degrees
- Postgraduate degrees
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of any 2 units of History studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
You have undertaken VET study through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), e.g. TAFE.
You can apply for this course if you have undertaken VET studies. When assessing your application, we will look at the following factors:
- Level and type of qualification (Certificate III or above)
- Graded or ungraded (competency-based)
- Complete or incomplete.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of any 2 units of History studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
You left high school more than two years ago or did not finish Year 12.
You can apply for this course on the basis of work and/or life experience via at least one of the following methods:
Professional Experience
If you have completed at least one year of paid professional experience, we can assess you for admission on this basis. Simply provide a resume and a Statement of Service from your employer/s in your application.
> Find out more about applying based on professional experience
> Learn about our Statement of Service requirements
Mature Age Special Entry
Tell us more about your work and life experience, demonstrating why you believe you will be successful in the course you are applying for. Simply complete the form and upload it in your application.
> Download the Mature Age Special Entry form (PDF)
Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
The STAT is a test that assesses a range of competencies considered important for successful tertiary study. UNE accepts the multiple-choice component provided you have completed it within the three years prior to course commencement.
> Visit ACER for more information
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
Foundation Program
This is a free (fees exempt) and 100% online program designed to help you prepare for university. It will provide you with all the skills needed to undertake undergraduate study.
> Learn more about the Foundation Program
TRACKS Indigenous Foundation Program (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants)
TRACKS is a foundation program run by the UNE Oorala Aboriginal Centre. Over two trimesters you will experience what university study is about and learn in a supported environment. Be part of a community of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples who share your goals and interests.
> Learn more about TRACKS
Internal Selection Program (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants)
This program is designed for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples who have professional work or community experience, or any formal VET qualifications, e.g. TAFE study.
> Learn more about the Internal Selection Program
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of any 2 units of History studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:
- Any supporting documents related to your admission pathway. For example, if you apply based on previous study, upload evidence of your study so we can assess eligibility.
- If you are applying through Mature Age Special Entry, you will need to include a completed Mature Age Special Entry form in your online application. Learn more about Mature Age Special Entry.
- If you are applying based on professional experience you will need to provide a resume and a Statement of Service from your employer/s on company letterhead. Learn about our Statement of Service requirements.
Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.
Individual Unit Advanced Standing
If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.
> Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing
Course structure
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 144 credit points with not more than 60 credit points at 100-level, at least 36 credit points at 300-level and not more than 12 credit points at 400-level.
48 credit points
Complete the following units:- What is History? (HINQ100) – 6 credit points
- The Historian (HINQ101) – 6 credit points
- History: Uses and Abuses (HINQ200) – 6 credit points
- Researching and Applying History (HINQ300) – 6 credit points
- Researching the Past in the Digital Age (HINQ302) – 6 credit points
- History and Museums (HIST337) – 6 credit points
- Research and Professional Practice Project (HASS301) – 6 credit points
- The Craft of Academic Writing (WRIT101) – 6 credit points
48 credit points
Candidates may complete TWO Majors or ONE Major and TWO Minors or ONE Major and ONE Minor18 credit points
Minor - Complete 12 credit points from the following units: Major - Complete the following units:- Of Gods, Heroes and Monsters: Foundation Myths of Antiquity (ANCH109) – 6 credit points
- From Solon to Socrates (ANCH110) – 6 credit points
- Introduction to Ancient Rome (ANCH111) – 6 credit points
18 credit points
Minor - Complete 0-12 credit points from the following units: Major - Complete the following units: Note: Listed units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.- Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic World (ANCH307) – 6 credit points
- Rome of the Caesars (ANCH312) – 6 credit points
- Culture and Society in Ancient Greece and Rome (ANCH380) – 6 credit points
- Augustus and the Roman Revolution (ANCH313) – 6 credit points
- The Shadow of Vesuvius: Pompeii and Herculaneum (ANCH315) – 6 credit points
- Bronze Age Greece and the Aegean (ANCH322) – 6 credit points
- The Art and Architecture of the Ancient Greek and Roman World (ANCH326) – 6 credit points
- Towns and Cities of the Ancient World (ANCH328) – 6 credit points
12 credit points
Minor or Major - Complete the following units:- Great Excavations: Key Discoveries in Archaeology (ARPA100) – 6 credit points
- Archaeology: Principles and Practices (ARPA104) – 6 credit points
- Debates in Archaeology: Theory, Ethics, Practice (ARPA300) – 6 credit points
- Aboriginal Archaeology (ARPA302) – 6 credit points
- Historical and Contemporary Archaeology (ARPA306) – 6 credit points
- Maritime Archaeology (ARPA301) – 6 credit points
- From Bread to Wine: The Archaeology of Food (ARPA310) – 6 credit points
- First Farmers: Understanding the Neolithic Revolution in the Ancient Near East (ARPA311) – 6 credit points
- Palaces, Temples, Towns and Tombs: The Bronze Age in the Ancient Near East (ARPA313) – 6 credit points
- Human Evolution and Archaeology (ARPA314) – 6 credit points
- Beyond the Grave: The Archaeology of Death and Burial (ARPA315) – 6 credit points
12 credit points
Minor or Major - Complete the following units:- Colonial Australia (HIST150) – 6 credit points
- Modern Australia (HIST151) – 6 credit points
- Australia and the World: An International History (HIST329) – 6 credit points
- War and Australian Society in the 20th Century (HIST331) – 6 credit points
- Aboriginal History Since the Late 18th Century (HIST354) – 6 credit points
- Being Bad: Sinners, Crooks, Deviants and Psychos (HIST310) – 6 credit points
- Waking the Dead: Death, Burials and Memorials (HIST333) – 6 credit points
- Australian Frontiers: Rural and Regional Histories (HIST338) – 6 credit points
- Convict Australia (HIST351) – 6 credit points
- Crime, Incarceration, Servitude: Historical Views (HIST362) – 6 credit points
- The Swinging Sixties: The Global 1960s (HIST368) – 6 credit points
- Australian Architecture, Buildings and Lifestyles, 1788-1988 (HIST373) – 6 credit points
- Oral History (HIST376) – 6 credit points
12 credit points
Major or Minor - Complete the following units:- Medieval Europe (HIST111) – 6 credit points
- Early Modern Europe: From Reformation to Revolution (HIST113) – 6 credit points
- Crusader Europe, 1095-1453 (HIST308) – 6 credit points
- War, Nations and Empires: Modern Europe, 1789-1914 (HIST357) – 6 credit points
- The Spanish Empire, 1474-1700: Rise and Decline (HIST369) – 6 credit points
- Sex, Sin, and Heresy in Early Medieval Europe (HIST300) – 6 credit points
- Power and Propaganda in the European Reformations (HIST301) – 6 credit points
- Witch Hunting, 1400-1700 (HIST303) – 6 credit points
- Liberty and Democracy in the British World, 1780-1860 (HIST313) – 6 credit points
- Ashes to Ashes: Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918-1945 (HIST324) – 6 credit points
- Modern Europe in War and Peace: 1918 to Yesterday (HIST328) – 6 credit points
- The Swinging Sixties: The Global 1960s (HIST368) – 6 credit points
12 credit points
Minor or Major - Complete the following units:- Colonial Australia (HIST150) – 6 credit points
- Modern Australia (HIST151) – 6 credit points
12 credit points
Minor - Complete 0 to 12 credit points from the following units: Major - Complete the following units: Note: Listed units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.- Local and Community History (HIST330) – 6 credit points
- The Family in History (HIST339) – 6 credit points
- Indigenous Heritage Management (HINQ301) – 6 credit points
- Making Museums Digital (HINQ303) – 6 credit points
- Waking the Dead: Death, Burials and Memorials (HIST333) – 6 credit points
- Heritage Conservation (HIST335) – 6 credit points
- Australian Architecture, Buildings and Lifestyles, 1788-1988 (HIST373) – 6 credit points
- Oral History (HIST376) – 6 credit points
12 credit points
Complete the following units:- Understanding Crime (CRIM100) – 6 credit points
- Deviance (CRIM104) – 6 credit points
36 credit points
Complete 36 credit points from the following:- Serial Killers: Panic or Intrigue? (CRIM233) – 6 credit points
- Crime and Popular Culture (CRIM303) – 6 credit points
- Policing and Social Control (CRIM314) – 6 credit points
- Reading Crime (ENGL384) – 6 credit points
- Sex, Sin, and Heresy in Early Medieval Europe (HIST300) – 6 credit points
- Witch Hunting, 1400-1700 (HIST303) – 6 credit points
- Being Bad: Sinners, Crooks, Deviants and Psychos (HIST310) – 6 credit points
- Convict Australia (HIST351) – 6 credit points
- Crime, Incarceration, Servitude: Historical Views (HIST362) – 6 credit points
24 credit points
Complete ONE or TWO minors18 credit points
Complete the following units:- Archaeology in the Field (ARPA343) – 6 credit points
- Foundations in Cultural Heritage Management (ARPA320) – 6 credit points
- Artefact Analysis (ARPA356) – 6 credit points
6 credit points
And complete 6 credit points from the following units: Note: 300-level units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.- Zooarchaeology (ARPA309) – 6 credit points
- Stone Tools: Analysis and Interpretation (ARPA384) – 6 credit points
24 credit points
Complete the following units:- Introduction to Classical Languages (CLLA101) – 6 credit points
- Classical Languages Through Reading (CLLA102) – 6 credit points
- Intermediate Classical Languages (CLLA201) – 6 credit points
- Intermediate Classical Texts (CLLA202) – 6 credit points
24 credit points
Complete the following units:- Storytelling and Genre Writing (WRIT102) – 6 credit points
- Digital Storytelling (WRIT301) – 6 credit points
- Writing Short Fiction (WRIT304) – 6 credit points
- Writing Creative Non-fiction (WRIT309) – 6 credit points
24 credit points
0 to 24 credit points of elective units. Elective Units can be selected from any unit offered by the University subject to candidates meeting overall course requirements and prerequisite and timetabling requirements for individual units. Students considering pursuing further study in a non-English speaking area of History or Ancient World should consider appropriate language units amongst the electives.See UNE Handbook for more details. The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course plans, exit awards, intensive schools, and work placement requirements.
Fees and scholarships
Understanding Your Course Fees
Your total course fees are based on the number of units you complete, not the length of time you study. This gives you flexibility to tailor your study journey to suit your circumstances.
Here's how it works:
- Unit-based pricing - Each unit has its own fee. Visit our Fees and Costs section for detailed unit pricing information
- Advanced standing - If you're eligible for credit for previous study, you'll complete fewer units and pay less overall
- Study pace - Choose part-time or full-time study to fit your schedule without affecting unit costs
- Trimester 3 option - Students who choose to accelerate their progress by studying during Trimester 3 can do so without increasing overall costs
The table below shows estimated fees for a typical full-time year of study (48 credit points which typically equates to 8 units)
How much will it cost?
Estimated fees for your first year of study in this course are:
| Fee type | Cost |
|---|---|
| International | $30,480* |
| Commonwealth Supported Place | $16,887* |
| Estimated amenities fee per year if studying full-time | $373 |
* Annual course fees only cover the cost of tuition. They do not include other expenses associated with university study such as text books, accommodation and living expenses. If you are successful in gaining admission to study at UNE, the Offer of Admission will list the exact tuition fees you need to pay for your course. Fees quoted cover full-time tuition for two full-time trimesters only. For more information, please see fees and costs.
What are the course fee payment options?
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a government subsidised place in a university course. The government pays part of your tuition fees, and you pay the remainder.
If you have a CSP in either an undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree, you may be eligible for a HECS-HELP Loan, which allows you to defer payment of your fees until you are earning above the threshold.
UNE scholarships are open for all to apply and offer financial help while you are studying. There are scholarships for students with high academic achievement, from rural areas, studying specific degrees, in disadvantaged groups, experiencing financial hardship, who excel at sport or want to live in a UNE residential college.
UNE offers bursaries and scholarships that can help you with the costs of studying and living in Australia.
The UNE International Bursary reduces the published annual tuition fees for international students by up to 20%. These bursaries are available for international students commencing coursework studies at UNE in 2025. View detailed Bursary information.
UNE also offers a number of substantial research scholarships to postgraduate students studying research-based degrees.
Your career
The Bachelor of Historical Inquiry and Practice 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.
Career opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- professional historian
- teacher
- publishing
- heritage management
- museum management
- foreign affairs and diplomacy
- libraries
The Bachelor of Historical Inquiry and Practice is designed to take the study of history at tertiary level into a more professional, vocational sphere, to cater for those who work with, or seek to work with history in their myriad workplaces and careers. Our degree has been designed to provide a thorough understanding of all the theoretical and methodological underpinnings of historical inquiry, and the many and varied methodologies that can be employed to shed light on the past, and to make use of that past for today's changing world.
Course outcomes
- understand history as a critical field of human inquiry, which is multifaceted and global in nature;
- understand the application of historical inquiry in a variety of different occupations, industries and career-settings;
- attain an appreciation for the global and multidisciplinary applicability of historical study, both as a support for other fields of human inquiry and knowledge construction, as well as in its own right;
- employ a variety of methodologies and conceptual approaches in practising historical inquiry, including methods of evidence-location, evaluation, interpretation and application; and
- demonstrate increased awareness of their status as global citizens, opinion-formers and knowledge-creators for the new century.
- Knowledge of a Discipline
Graduates will have in-depth knowledge of history as a discipline and of key principles, concepts and methods of historical inquiry and practice. This will include an appreciation of the processes through which historical knowledge has evolved. They will also understand the need to adopt transnational and multicultural approaches to the understanding of historical issues. This knowledge is taught through guided commentaries and specific questions based on them, set readings and podcasts. It is assessed and practised through various types of assessments.
- Communication Skills
Graduates will have the skills to communicate with well-organised and logical arguments the ideas they have developed in studying the various units within the course. They will also have the skills to communicate the results of historical inquiry and practice in a variety of formats and to a variety of audiences. The assessment process focuses on the communication skills of students and how well they articulate knowledge in the area and its particular historical and present day problems. Students also participate in online discussions and so practise communicating their ideas with other students.
- Problem Solving
Graduates will have the critical and creative thinking skills to develop a written argument about a particular issue, and to apply historical understanding and methodologies in a variety of different contexts.
- Information Literacy
Graduates will have wide-ranging skills in evidence location, documentation, evaluation, interpretation and application. These skills are taught through course reading and tasks, and are assessed and practised in assignments.
- Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility
Graduates will have in-depth understanding of ethics in historical inquiry and practice, and the ways in which this underlies their responsibilities to provide balanced and accurate research, and to question and challenge some 'facts' as well as to question and challenge social and ethical values of the past and present.
- Lifelong Learning
Graduates will have the skills to continue learning about global issues from their own observations, reading and other media. They will also have the skills to seek out new information and critically analyse such information to work both independently and cooperatively with others; and to understand and apply the benefits of intellectual curiosity and creativity.
- Independence and Collaboration
Graduates will develop skills in the independent study of history, in particular through autonomously researching and executing their assessment tasks. Graduates will also have the knowledge and skills to work cooperatively and ethically with other researchers in a variety of different environments. Teamwork is practised via the online environment in which students communicate their ideas. Students are taught this through the posing of questions online by staff and encouragement of group activity in considering these questions.
Excellence in experience, equity and employability
Five Stars,
20 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 20 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience.
Good Universities Guide 2007-2026
Five Stars for
Social Equity
UNE rates among the top 20% of universities nationally and is #1 in NSW for Social Equity.
Good Universities Guide 2026
Five Stars for
Graduate Employment
UNE rates among the top 20% of universities for Graduate Full-Time Employment and Starting Salary.
Good Universities Guide 2026 (Undergraduate)
Diamond-Rated Digital Learning
UNE’s leadership in digital learning earned the highest ‘Diamond’ rating in a peer review.
ASCILITE TELAS 2025
Studying online
At UNE we know it takes more than just being online to be a great online university. It takes time and experience. We pioneered distance education for working adults back in the 1950s, so we’ve been doing this longer than any other Australian university.
We understand the challenges faced by busy adults studying at home. We know that a vital part of online study is your engagement with the learning community. Communication with your classmates, teaching staff and university support staff will enhance your study experience and ensure that your skills extend beyond the subject matter. UNE’s teaching staff are experts in their field which is why UNE consistently receives five stars from students for teaching quality, support and overall experience.*
*The Good Universities Guide
Excellence in experience, equity and employability
Five Stars,
20 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 20 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience.
Good Universities Guide 2007-2026 Five Stars for
Social Equity
UNE rates among the top 20% of universities nationally and is #1 in NSW for Social Equity.
Good Universities Guide 2026 Five Stars for
Graduate Employment
UNE rates among the top 20% of universities for Graduate Full-Time Employment and Starting Salary.
Good Universities Guide 2026 (Undergraduate) Diamond-Rated Digital Learning
UNE’s leadership in digital learning earned the highest ‘Diamond’ rating in a peer review.
ASCILITE TELAS 2025 Studying online
At UNE we know it takes more than just being online to be a great online university. It takes time and experience. We pioneered distance education for working adults back in the 1950s, so we’ve been doing this longer than any other Australian University.
As an international student you can take advantage of flexible online study from overseas or while you are studying in Australia on a visa other than a student visa. You can’t study fully online on a Student Visa.
To study online from overseas you need to consider that you may need to travel to Australia to attend a UNE campus for some mandatory intensive schools.
Studying on Campus
Whether you are an undergraduate student coming to study in Australia for the first time, a PhD student coming to live here with your family, or you only need short-stay accommodation whilst in Armidale for Intensive Schools, we have the perfect accommodation option for you.
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Why study with us?
The expertise and support from the UNE staff and teachers have been excellent through my three degrees; I saw no reason to go to a different university.
Why study with us?
Studying at UNE has broadened my perspective and I have experienced different cultures from the local and international students. The learning environment at UNE is very conducive to success.
How to apply
Preparing to apply
You should always provide the details of past or current studies in your application. You may also need to include documents to support your application.
The kind of documents you need will depend on:
- Your preferred course/s
- Your personal circumstances
Preparing to apply
You should always provide the details of past or current studies in your application. You may also need to include documents to support your application.
The kind of documents you need will depend on:
- Your preferred course/s
- Your personal circumstances
Important Dates
Different application methods and courses can have different closing dates. To find your correct application method click the Apply Now button below. Please check the appropriate application website for opening and closing dates.
If you are applying online direct to UNE please see below for application dates.
| Intake | Application Closing Date | Trimester Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | 24 February 2026 | 23 February 2026 |
| Trimester 2 | 23 June 2026 | 22 June 2026 |
| Trimester 3 | 9 October 2026 | 19 October 2026 |
