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Historical and Political Studies Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2024 : Code MAAAJZ

History and Politics address some of the most important and contentious issues facing humanity. In this major, students will examine the ideas, structures and processes that drive society at both the national and international level. One of the primary focuses of this course is the historical and political processes and patterns that have structured the relationship between individuals and communities. The unit explores the nature of contemporary political challenges and the role of leadership, the media, corporate interests, public opinion and grassroots political movements in framing and addressing these challenges. In addition there is a focus on the role understanding our history can play in informing solutions to these issues. While the focus is global, thematic and interdisciplinary, specialist units are offered in Australian, European and Chinese politics. The major offers students the opportunity to build links between pressing contemporary issues that are impacting on global politics and international relations. These are contextualised through a historical lens that situates the discipline as a rigorous, evidence-based approach among multiple narratives that helps frame our understanding of politics and history.

Disclaimer

This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Major can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Mount Lawley
Online

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Kay Elizabeth HEARN

Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of historical and political events.
  2. Communicate historical and political knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
  3. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
  4. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning, scholarship and professional practice.
  5. Generate creative solutions that respond to historical and political issues.
  6. Think critically to conceptualise and synthesise complex historical and political events.
  7. Use digital technologies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant historical and political sources.
  8. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values through critical analysis of archival material.

Related Careers

Research/Policy Officer, Journalist, State/Federal Member of Parliament Employee, Diplomatic Servant, Historian, Researcher, Politician, Public Servant, Policy Analyst, Political Staffer, Consultant, Mining Company Analyst, Historical Film Advisor, Heritage Consultant, Teacher

Employment Opportunities

This major is useful for a wide range of careers including the public service, journalism, policy/research positions with political parties, and with national and international non-government agencies.

Major Structure

Students must complete eight (8) units totalling 120 credit points:

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
HIS1107Australian History: Colonisation, Nationalism and Identity15
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
POL1106Ideas that have Shaped the Modern World15
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
POL2105Australian Government: The Challenges of a Modern Democracy15
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
POL3124Hitler and Stalin: Studies in Power, Ideology and Propaganda15
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
HIS3107Currents of Modernity: Challenges and Transitions in Europe and America15
HIS3108Leadership and Strategy: Studies in the Exercise of Power 15
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
HIS3101Human Rights: Struggles for Global Justice15
HIS3180Modern China: The Rise of a Superpower15

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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