The study of History helps us to comprehend the complexities of the world today. The Bachelor of Arts with a Major in History allows students to reach an understanding of the historical events, politics, conflicts, cultures, values and traditions which have shaped the modern world. Why study this degree? This Major uses a diverse range of contexts to study History – from the late Roman Republic to USA in the 1960s and the current conflict in the Middle East. Employment opportunities include intelligence analyst, strategic policy writer, ministerial and parliamentary liaison officer, community project officer, heritage consultant, writer, and teacher. Work Integrated Learning: When you study the History Major, you will have the opportunity to complete an internship of approximately 90 hours that will allow you to put the theory into practice in a workplace environment. The Bachelor of Arts degree has the flexibility to allow you to study a Second Major in another discipline such as Politics & International Relations, Journalism, Film & Screen Production, and Social Justice. History can also be studied as a Major in the Bachelor of Communications & Media or Behavioural Science or as a Second Major in the Bachelor of Science. It can be studied as part of a double degree with a second degree from Arts & Sciences, Law or Business. Career opportunities The following careers are open to graduates of this program: Private consultant Researcher in government or private sector Publisher