南澳大學

This degree increases your employment prospects by enabling you to gain expertise in two different areas of interest. This degree examines the global contexts of politics and history including understanding Australia’s role domestically and within the broader currents of regional and global politics.

You will have opportunities to engage with industry partners and organisations as part of your studies through the optional Professional Directions Program

There is also an opportunity to study a portion of your degree overseas, as part of the University’s Hawke Ambassador Volunteer Experience Program (full semester) or Professional Experience Program (part semester). As part of this program you will volunteer with an international non-government organisation (NGO), usually in an overseas destination.

What you'll learn

The History and Global Politics major will illuminate the patterns and processes that have shaped our societies over time and help you to analyse and predict events in our contemporary world. Key areas of study include:

politics of environmental change in Australia and Asia
framing global politics through film and documentaries
global aid and development
world history trends
global power in the Indo-Pacific region
marginalisation in world affairs

This degree allows you to select two majors ensuring you graduate with a broad knowledge of two areas of interest. You can choose a second major from the following:

Applied Linguistics
Cultural Studies
Creative Writing and Literature
English Language
Languages (French/Italian/Japanese)
Performing Arts
Psychology
Screen Studies
Social Media
Sociology

Your career

Graduates from this degree go on to enjoy rewarding careers in a range of industries, including:

publishing
creative industries
government and diplomacy
media
education
the arts
arts management
community and social services
policy and research

Alternative Pathways

There are other pathways you can follow to study this degree, including:

SAIBT Diploma of Arts