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AUD 34160

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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36 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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60

TOEFL

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

You could be a tourist in your own city to get a new perspective. You could study community development or international aid – or learn to put your creative thinking to work for government agencies, corporations or organisations anywhere in the world.

The Bachelor of Arts embraces new directions in teaching and practice-based learning to train the thinkers and researchers of the 21st century. Many of the biggest and most vital issues we face today are about human society and the human condition. How can we understand who we are, how we want to live, or what kind of society we want to create, without the insights, knowledge and skills provided by the humanities and social sciences?


Major: History

History is central to any meaningful understanding of the present political, social and moral world - therefore it’s vital to a democratic and open society. If we are to understand the political structures, other institutions, concepts, myths and practices on which modern societies are based, we need to know how they have developed. In this major, you will develop a mental map, stretching back across time and enabling you to situate yourself in the world in which you live.

A History major will also build on your techniques of source analysis and skills of writing and comprehension to a degree, providing you with valuable assets you can utilise for a broad range of careers.

3 reasons to study History at Murdoch

  • Study two majors in three years to graduate with two specialisations, or study the History major with minors in Australian Indigenous Studies, Global Politics or Religion to further enhance your career prospects.
  • Knowledge of history is fundamental to our understanding of our society and the global system. A degree in this field prepares you for a range of exciting careers where you can create policy, show initiative, manage projects, carry out research, and make a difference in the world.
  • You’ll learn from history experts including Dr Arjun Subrahmanyan. Dr Subrahmanyan explores how democracy, social change, intellectual history and modern life have impacted Thailand. He’ll get you thinking about how decisions of the past are impacting and informing the future in Southeast Asia.
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Additional Information

Program Level 3-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 5 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Feb 2027, Jul 2027

Closed

Jul 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate including the following course(s):
      • 70% or higher in English year 12

        

    6 IELTS Score
    60 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    34160

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    International Welcome Scholarship 2026

    Provider No. of Scholarships Duration of Award
    Level of study
    Semester Availability
    Scholarship Value
    Closing Date:
    Student Type
    Murdoch University
    Multiple
    Duration of degree

    Undergraduate and Postgraduate

    Semester 2, Trimester 3, Trimester 2, Trimester 1, Semester 1 20% tuition fee reduction
    30 Sep 2026
    International

     

    Eligibility
    You are eligible to receive this scholarship if you meet all the following requirements:

    • You are an international, full fee paying student
    • You are starting studies at one of Murdoch's Western Australian campuses in 2026
    • You are starting studies for an eligible Murdoch coursework degree set out below
    • You are a citizen of one of the eligible countries set out below
    • You are not receiving any other Murdoch scholarship
    • You are not subject to any of the exceptions set out below.

    You are not eligible to receive this scholarship if you:

    • Are an Australian citizen or permanent residency visa holder (even if you are also a citizen of one of the eligible countries)
    • Are not required to pay international student tuition fees
    • Have received an Australian Government scholarship that covers all or part of your tuition fees
    • Are sponsored by a non-Australian Government funding body that covers all or part of your tuition fees.


    List of eligible countries:

    Albania, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba,  Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Ghana, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Lithuania, Macau, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nepal, New Caledonia, Nigeria, Palau, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Poland, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Tükiye, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe


    Eligible courses:
    Bachelor, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master’s by coursework degrees available to international students and delivered at one of Murdoch’s Western Australian campuses (excluding the Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Veterinary Biology, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Master of Clinical Psychology)

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