The major in Humanities offers the opportunity to sample diverse human experience from a range of cultural and ethical perspectives both past and present, whilst developing the essential skills of critical and creative thinking and communication. This major will ensure you have a grounding in the fundamental methodologies of historical enquiry along with your choice of study in a field that best complements your personal interests and career goals. To attain registration as a Humanities teacher you will complete four units or 48 credit points in History along with two units or 24 credit points in one of the following specialist areas of your choice: Gender Studies (Cultural Studies), Politics, Indigenous Studies or Sociology.

Unitset details

Study level:
Undergraduate
Unitset type:
Major
Unitset code:
EMAHUM

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