BA / Bachelor of Media and Communication - Historical and Political Studies in Mount Lawley Australia | Edith Cowan University

History and Politics tackle some of humanity's most significant and debated challenges. This major allows students to analyze the concepts, systems, and mechanisms that shape societies both domestically and globally. A key emphasis is placed on studying historical and political frameworks that have influenced interactions between people and communities. The curriculum investigates modern political dilemmas while considering how leadership, media influence, corporate power, public sentiment, and grassroots activism shape and respond to these challenges. It also highlights how historical awareness can guide solutions to current problems. Though the approach is worldwide, thematic, and cross-disciplinary, specialized courses cover Australian, European, and Chinese political systems. Students can connect urgent modern concerns affecting international affairs with their historical contexts, establishing the field as a methodical, fact-driven discipline among competing perspectives that informs our grasp of political and historical dynamics.