History - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Historical Studies

History is a discipline that looks back at the past and tries to understand where we - as individuals, societies and national groups - have come from. In part, therefore, history may be said to be the study and representation of past events, lives, places, ideas and institutions. This means history is full of fascinating and exciting stories that connect and resonate with - but also counterpoint - our own. But history also looks to the past for understandings about the origin of things. How did the notion of democracy arise? Why do most of us live in cities? When was the expression `teenager' first used? Why are certain nations implacable enemies? What made the United States the most powerful country in the world? Investigating the past, we learn more about ourselves.

For information on the units required for a major or minor in history, refer to the `Areas of study' section on the Arts faculty website at http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/coursework/study-areas/.

Relevant Courses

Diploma in Arts (Archaeology and ancient history)
Diploma in Arts (History)
Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
Bachelor of Arts (Global)
Bachelor of Letters

Enrolment advice

Liisa Williams, Coursework officer, W605, West Wing, Menzies building, Clayton campus; telephone: +61 3 9905 2199; email: liisa.williams@arts.monash.edu.au.

Professor Barbara Caine, Head of school, Room W613, West Wing, Menzies building, Clayton campus; telephone: +61 3 9905 2197; email: barbara.caine@arts.monash.edu.au.

Dr Marc Brodie, Coursework coordinator, Room W621, West Wing, Menzies building, Clayton campus; telephone: +61 3 9905 2193; email: marc brodie@arts.monash.edu.au.