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Bachelor of Arts (History)

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Bachelor of Arts (History) (BART)
Entry requirements
ATAR 58.00
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Study mode
  • On-campus
  • Online
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 3 year(s) (or part-time equivalent)
Start
  • Feb, May, Sep
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Overview

  • History provides the foundations for interpreting the past and understanding how the past has been reconstructed and debated.
  • As a discipline that intersects across the humanities and social sciences, History will enable you to develop skills in research, critical analysis and methodology, persuasive argument, and communication and written expression.
  • At UniSQ you will explore evidence from the past and our contemporary times to investigate the origins of fundamental issues relevant to us today – race relations, slavery, revolutions, nationalism, women’s experience, culture and ethnicity, social movements, globalisation, politics, war and genocide, and historiography. 
 

Further study

If you have completed a Bachelor of Arts, you can enhance your professional skills by choosing specialised study in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Master of Research.

Career outcomes

  • With historical knowledge, experience and qualifications, UniSQ students have pursued professional careers in the public service, communities, museums, art galleries, heritage institutions, archives, libraries, media and publishing, as well as becoming research contractors and consultants, and teachers, and have taken up postgraduate studies.

Entry requirements

Find the entry requirements most relevant to you.

Recent secondary education

Adjusted Entry score including adjustment factors (additional points given in certain circumstances). Unadjusted Entry score not including adjustment factors.
ATAR The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a percentile rank used to assess the results of high-school applicants for undergraduate entry into university. 58.00 54.95

To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:

  • English (Units 3 & 4, C) 

We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.

Further admission information

Adjustments are additional points given in certain circumstances that may increase your Rank. Find out if you qualify for any adjustment factor pathways such as educational disadvantage where you live, and subjects you passed.

UniSQ is committed to greater admissions transparency. Learn more about the education and work experience, as well as average Ranks for this degrees' student cohort from the previous year.

Non-ATAR portfolio entry

Looking for an alternative entry into this degree? You may be eligible for non-ATAR portfolio entry if you:

  • are in Year 12 and want early assurance of entry, or
  • recently finished Year 12 but did not get the required ATAR for your preferred UniSQ degree, or
  • are at least 17 year of age and did not receive an ATAR, or
  • are not a recent school leaver but have some form of training or vocational education (e.g., TAFE Certificate), or
  • are over 25 years of age, did not complete secondary school, and haven't done any formal study or training.

Eligible applicants must attend an interview (in-person or online) and submit a portfolio of original creative work from the past three years, with a cover letter (all submitted online). Your portfolio can include school work, volunteer or work experience, or personal projects. 

In your submission, you can showcase fresh and new perspectives or different points of view, as well as your passion and commitment to your preferred subject area. All work submitted must be the applicant’s original work and must not have been wholly created or produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence. For more information on the non-ATAR portfolio entry, please contact the Head of School and Dean (Humanities and Communication).

Tafe (VET) qualification

If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you may be able to use these qualifications to meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

Work and life experience

You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

English language requirements

You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study with our English language partner, the Union Institute of Language (UIL), or if you're a domestic student you can apply to study UniSQ Ready courses TPP0122 and TPP0123.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

If you identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent you may be eligible to enter the Indigenous Higher Education Pathways Program (IHEPP).

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 24 units.

Option 1
Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 4
1 x 8-unit major 8
A second 8-unit major 
and 1 x 4-unit minor
or 4 x 1-unit elective courses 		12
Total 24

 

Option 2
Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 4
1 x 8-unit major 8
2 x 4-unit minors
and 4 x 1-unit elective courses 		12
Total 24

 

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.  

Other majors

Double degrees

You may like to study the Bachelor of Arts as part of a double degree to give you the flexibility tailor your degree to your ambition.

Fees and scholarships

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs1 for your first year of study (8 units) in this degree are:

Study Mode Cost
Commonwealth supported

The Federal Government contributes to the cost of your course and you need to pay a student contribution.

AUD 16992
Domestic full fee paying

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 26640

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2025. 

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Loan to help you pay your fees

You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level. Find out if you are eligible for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP.

You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.

Scholarships

At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

How to apply

Apply via QTAC

Apply via QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) if you:

  • have never studied with UniSQ before, or
  • are a Year 12 student, or
  • want to transfer to UniSQ from another university.
Mode QTAC Codes
Online 909405
Springfield 929441
Toowoomba 909441

Copy your QTAC code and continue through to the QTAC website to complete your application.

Apply through QTAC

If you are applying via QTAC, please check our application closing dates.

Apply directly to UniSQ

You may be able to apply directly to UniSQ if you:

  • are a current or previous UniSQ student returning to study with complete or incomplete qualifications (excluding Head Start students), or
  • have recently graduated from TAFE.
Apply direct to UniSQ

Intakes

You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.

Study period  Application closing date Orientation  Study period start date Finish date
Trimester 1, 2025  Monday 10 February Monday 3 February  Monday 10 February  Friday 9 May
Trimester 2, 2025 Monday 26 May Monday 19 May Monday 26 May  Friday 22 August
Trimester 3, 2025 Monday 8 September Monday 1 September Monday 8 September Friday 5 December 

More information on applying key dates is available.

Further information

Discover further information on applying to study at UniSQ that is relevant to you.

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What is a Bachelor of Arts (History) degree?

UniSQ’s Bachelor of Arts (History) is part of our Arts and Humanities suite of degrees, and you will explore historical evidence from the past and present to investigate how fundamental issues of the past are relevant to us and how we live today.

When you study a Bachelor of History (or equivalent) you will learn about the complexities and consequences of historical events and how as a society we can learn from them to create a brighter future. 

How long does a Bachelor of Arts (History) take to complete?

The duration of a Bachelor of Arts history degree will vary depending on the learning provider you choose.

At UniSQ a Bachelor of Arts (History) will take you approximately three years to complete. Some students choose to study part-time which increases the time it takes to finish the required course. 

What can I do with a history qualification?

All of our degrees focus on developing your ability to apply the skills and knowledge you’ve gained into a career of your choice. Graduating with a Bachelor of History opens up many career prospects in a variety of settings including:

  • Public service
  • Community/non-for profit
  • Museums
  • Art galleries
  • Heritage institutions
  • Archives
  • Libraries
  • Media and publishing.
Why study the Bachelor of Arts (History) at UniSQ?

Studying history at UniSQ will provide the foundations for interpreting how the past has been reconstructed and debated. Develop and enhance your research, critical analysis and methodology, persuasive arguments, communication and written expression. These skills are highly transferable across many industries, no matter your career choice after your studies.

Gain a strong start to your future in history with UniSQ:

  • We are rated 5/5 stars for graduate starting salary and full-time employment (Good Universities Guide 2025). 
  • After completing your Bachelor of Arts in History you can continue to enhance your professional skills by choosing specialised study in UniSQ’s Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Master of Research. 
Are flexible study options available?
Yes! At UniSQ, we focus on providing our students with the flexibility to undertake a history degree online or on-campus. Take one subject at a time or take extra subjects when life allows it – the choice is yours! Discover more about the ways to study at UniSQ.