Undertake advanced research in international history.
The Honours program in International History prepares students to undertake advanced research in history, and introduces the techniques, methodologies, writing and communication skills required of the professional researcher.
Students write a thesis of 15,000-20,000 words on a topic of their choice under the direction of a thesis adviser.
Students will complete specialist research courses in historical theory and/or historiography and selected courses in the fields of Australian, Asian, American, European, cultural, applied, and community history.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- International engagement manager
- Policy adviser
- International history teacher
- History research officer
- Local history technician
- Academic researcher
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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Research experience
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Coursework 1: Research Methods
- Coursework 2: Advanced Readings
- Honours Research Thesis
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