Bachelor of Arts (History and Global Politics)

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

This is a top ranked degree for overall graduate satisfaction and overall educational experience - in fact we're number one in South Australia for Humanities, Culture, and Social Sciences1.

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

You could continue your studies with a Master of Teaching with Humanities and Social Sciences as a Learning Area. If this interests you, please read How Do I Become a Teacher before selecting your courses.

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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:

• framing global politics through film and documentaries
• global aid and development
• world history trends
• Australia in the Asian Century
• 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

* Please note that this major is only available to students whose second language is English.

In addition to your two majors, you will also be required to complete four courses from a selected list of minors (also from the above list), and two elective courses in an area of your interest.

You can gain an extra qualification and broaden your career prospects by completing a Diploma in Languages.

The broad nature of this degree means the employment prospects are also broad and diverse. You may choose to work in a variety of roles including:

• policy advisor
• political analyst
• community development worker
• consular officer
• humanitarian worker

Graduates go on to enjoy rewarding careers with a range of employers including:

• aid organisations
• research and education institutions
• industry, community and government