Bachelor of Art History and Curatorship - History in Canberra Australia | The Australian National University

Every aspect of existence carries its own story. Whether examining founding national documents or contemporary shopping habits, the expansion of civilizations or ecological challenges, humanity's evolution or personal ancestry, historical study reveals the influences that shaped our current reality. It provides context for today's world by exploring its origins.

As Australia's premier institution for historical studies, ANU delivers diverse coursework spanning continents including Australia, the Americas, Asia, and Europe. Our curriculum explores pivotal themes like imperial expansion, political violence, social upheaval, armed conflict, identity studies, technological progress, and ecological change. Certain classes examine the philosophical foundations of historical interpretation or methodological approaches to research. As a fundamental discipline within humanities and social sciences, history equips learners with versatile competencies prized across professional domains. Graduates thrive in diverse careers including media, administration, governance, cultural institutions, international relations, education, research, and beyond.