The Bachelor’s in History at
University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney
is a
3
years
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
📖Introduction
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a prestigious institution that holds a prominent position among Australian universities. With campuses spanning from Sydney, New South Wales on the east coast, to the vibrant town of Broome and the picturesque city of Fremantle in Perth, Western Australia, Notre Dame offers students a unique opportunity to study their chosen degree across multiple locations. This flexibility allows international students to experience different cultures, landscapes, and academic environments, enhancing their educational journey. With a commitment to academic excellence and a strong focus on values-based education, Notre Dame provides students with a holistic learning experience that combines rigorous academics with personal growth and community engagement.
A rigorous study of history is vital to understanding the people and events that have shaped the modern world, and here at The University of Notre Dame Australia that is exactly what we aim to do. Our Bachelor of Arts with a Major in History offers a broad perspective, which will encourage you to critically approach a range of topics including the West’s interactions with diverse non-Western cultures, to think critically about issues such as gender relations and post-colonialism and to rethink what it means to be Western in the global 21st century.
Rather than a study of long-forgotten civilisations, history is vital for our understanding of the modern world. It is only by studying our past and taking note of the various factors that inspired historical events that we can appreciate the economic, cultural and religious forces that have shaped our own society and those of many other nations.
At The University of Notre Dame Australia, we take a broad view of history, ranging from classical Greece and Rome to the Enlightenment, from ancient civlisations in Asia to the rise of American global influence. Our History Major places a strong emphasis on historiography using a range of texts, both visual and written. Special attention is paid to Australia and its Pacific context, the classical world and its impact in both the early modern and modern worlds, medieval Europe and its interaction with non-Europeans, especially Jewish and Islamic peoples.
Upon graduation, you will not only gain a powerful insight into the events and personalities on which the modern world is founded and a deep understanding of the lived experience of past peoples, but also learn important research and analytical skills which you can apply in a range of occupations and professions. By examining the complexities and conflicts of the world today, our graduates further develop as informed and compassionate world citizens.
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Program summary Core Curriculum CORE1001 Logos I CORE1002 Logos II CORE1003 Logos III ARTS1000 Academic Writing, Communication and Research Year One HIST1000 A History of Western Civilisation HIST1001 Making Australian History Year Two You must successfully complete FOUR (4) of the following courses:
HIST3000 Writing Lives: Personalities in History from Antiquity to Present HIST2003 Modern America: Slave Nation to Superpower Age of Empire and Revolution in Europe, 1789-1989 HIST2010 Australia and the Asia Pacific HIST2013 A History of Ancient Greece Rome: History of a Civilisation HIST2017 Screening History: the Politics of Moving Pictures HIST2018 Australians and the World Wars HIST2021 The History and Politics of Southeast Asia HIST2023 Making History and the Politics of the Past HIST2026 The European Middle Ages, c.450-1250 HIST2027 Renaissance to Enlightenment, 1250-1789 HIST2028 Visual Evidence: Art and Artefacts in the Western Tradition Experience the World I HIST2002 Ancient Worlds Year Three You must successfully complete at least TWO (2) of the following courses):
HIST3000 Writing Lives: Personalities in History from Antiquity to the Present HIST2018 Australians and the World Wars HIST2023 Making History and the Politics of the Past HIST2028 Visual Evidence: Art and Artefacts in the Western Tradition HIST3008 History Internship Plus 12 electives which may form another Major or Minor.
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a prestigious and internationally recognized institution that has established itself as a leading university in Australia. With campuses spread across the country, from Sydney, New South Wales on the east coast, to the vibrant town of Broome and the picturesque city of Fremantle in Perth, Western Australia, Notre Dame offers students a diverse and enriching educational experience. Founded on Catholic values and a commitment to holistic education, Notre Dame provides a rigorous academic curriculum combined with a strong emphasis on personal growth, ethical development, and community engagement. With a dedicated faculty and staff, state-of-the-art facilities, and a supportive learning environment, Notre Dame nurtures students to become well-rounded individuals with the skills, knowledge, and values necessary to make a positive impact in their chosen fields and communities. The university's mission is to educate the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—empowering graduates to lead purposeful lives and contribute meaningfully to society.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let
us
know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before
arriving. You
can arrive a few days before and
book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: High School.
The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of
Average B, 60%,
or a high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here
,
"You
are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of
getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Certified Copy of Australian Visa - The University of Notre Dame Australia
Overseas Student Health Cover Certificate - The University of Notre Dame Australia
Bank Statement
English Language Certificate
Your Highest Academic Transcript (in English)
Your Graduation Certificate (in English)
Your Passport Copy
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application
documents
during
your application. Some documents you can
send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info
about
preparing
application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information
is
available
here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application
fee and
upload
the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your
application within
2-3
days and proceed to the university or ask
you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive
your unique
application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates.
As soon as
there is any update we will let you know.
If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change
address at any
time
please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions
letter
electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable
deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the
admissions
letter and visa form to your home country.
