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The Victoria University of Wellington Bachelor of Arts (BA) will give you insights into cultures, languages, art, history, politics and societies that will challenge your thinking and expand your view of the world.

History

Learn about times, places and peoples of the past, and how they affect our world today. Study histories from all over the globe, and discover different ways of talking about and understanding the past. Learn about topics like the development of Europe into a world-wide power, how history is used to construct national identity and how to understand and use Maori historical methods. You’ll build analytical and problem-solving skills, and learn how to collect, select and interpret evidence from a variety of sources.

Course structure

For this degree you'll need to:

Complete at least 360 points, of which:

• At least 240 points must be from courses listed for the BA
• At least 80 points must be from 100-level courses listed for the BA
• A maximum of 180 points can be at 100 level and
• At least 180 points must be at 200 and 300 level
• at least 75 must be from 300-level courses listed for the BA
• Of the 75 points, up to 15 may come from courses listed for another degree when they are taken to satisfy the requirements of an additional major subject from another degree

In addition to the degree requirements, for this major you'll need to complete:

Two courses at 100 level from:

• HIST 100-199
• CLAS 104
• CLAS 105
• Ancient Civilisations: the Greeks and the Romans (CLAS 106)

Two courses at 200 level from:

• HIST 200-299
• Roman Social History (CLAS 207)
• Greek Social History (CLAS 208)

Three courses at 300 level from:

• HIST 300-399
• CLAS 307
• CLAS 308

Future-proof your career

The job-market is changing fast with many current jobs predicted to be automated within 10 to 15 years. Gain skills valuable in any workplace studying for a BA develops your creativity, flexibility and imagination, and teaches you how to think critically and present an argument. You'll also develop research skills and learn to communicate complex ideas in both speech and writing.

Get your degree in a subject you have a genuine passion for and set yourself on a path to a fulfilling career. BA graduates are employed in almost every part of the workforce. Your ability to view things from different perspectives, and skills in research and analysis can be applied in a vast array of careers. At Victoria you'll be encouraged to think about how what you learn can contribute to a progressive, inclusive and internationally connected society.