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About the course
The Master of History at ANU offers advanced postgraduate study in history, supported by internationally recognised scholars and proximity to major national cultural institutions. You can explore a wide range of historical fields and approaches, including Australian and global histories, and shape the program around your interests. The degree is designed for intensive graduate-level engagement with historical scholarship in the Master coursework Arts & Humanities discipline.
What you might learn
You will develop strong theoretical grounding and practical research skills for advanced historical study, including historiography, historical methods and critical analysis of evidence. The program builds your ability to design and conduct independent research, communicate complex historical arguments, and engage with diverse sources and debates. It supports specialisation through higher-level coursework and prepares you for rigorous postgraduate work in history within Arts & Humanities.
Career outcome
Graduates may pursue roles in public history and cultural institutions, such as museums, archives, libraries, galleries and government agencies, as well as research, policy, and heritage-related work. The degree also supports careers in education, writing, publishing and communications where strong analysis and research are valued. It can be a pathway to further higher degree research. This is a Master coursework qualification in Arts & Humanities focused on history. Preparing graduates for advanced professional, specialist, and leadership roles in the discipline.
Entry requirements
Applicants need either a cognate Bachelor degree (or equivalent) with a minimum GPA of 5/7, or a Bachelor degree plus a Graduate Certificate/Graduate Diploma in a cognate discipline with a minimum GPA of 4/7. Entry is competitive and applicants must also meet ANU English language requirements. ANU assesses qualifications on a 7-point GPA scale and may rank applicants using different GPA calculations.
Living Costs in Canberra**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,584 - 2,095 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,253 - 1,657 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 4 - 10 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 264 - 348 |
Average Salary***
