Frequently Asked Questions
Discipline of History / Discipline of Politics & International Studies
Discipline of History
- What courses can I choose from if I want to major in History?
- What courses can I choose from if I want to minor in History?
- What History courses will be offered next year?
- Can I double major in History and Politics?
- Why should I study History?
- What can I do with a major in History?
- Do I need to be a history major to take courses in History?
- Who should I contact if I need help deciding which courses to take?
- I've forgotten my tutor's name; can someone help me?
- Where should I turn in my History essay?
- Where can I find a coversheet for my History essay?
- Where can I find grade descriptors for History?
- What is History Honours?
- How do I prepare for Honours or postgraduate work in History?
- Can I do joint honours in History and another discipline?
- What kinds of postgraduate degrees does History offer?
- Are there scholarships for postgraduate study in History?
- Can someone help me decide which History courses I should take?
- Where I can I learn about plagiarism and academic integrity?
- Whom should I contact if I am having difficulty with my courses?
What courses can I choose from if I want to major in History?
To major in History, you must take 24 units in their major, of which at least six courses (18 units) must be upper-level courses. For a comprehensive list of courses available to be able to do a major in History and/or Politics, follow this link to the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences.
What courses can I choose from if I want to minor in History?
To minor in History, you must take 18 units in their major, of which at least four courses (12 units) must be upper-level courses. For a comprehensive list of courses available to be able to do a minor in History and/or Politics, follow this link to the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences.
What History courses will be offered next year?
For a complete listing of courses offered in 2011, including course lecturers and links to course descriptions, follow this link.
Can I double major in History and Politics?
Yes. History is an ideal complement to Politics, International Studies, English, Philosophy, and a range of other majors as well. Double degrees in the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences.
Why should I study History?
History is the study of the human experience; the History major will introduce you to a broad range of traditions, ideas, and ways of thinking about the human experience. History will also provide you the broad and flexible education necessary to do well in a competitive job market.
What can I do with a major in History?
Graduates with a degree in History go on to careers in journalism, politics, diplomacy, government service, and a plethora of other fields that require the ability to think crisply, write effectively, and speak persuasively.
Do I need to be a history major to take courses in History?
No. We encourage students in any field to explore the range of options in History.
Who should I contact if I need help deciding which courses to take?
You may contact the History Discipline Advisor
I've forgotten my tutor's name; can someone help me?
You should first check the MyUni site for your course; many courses provide lists of tutors online. If you are unable to find your tutor's name this way, you may contact the school office on 8313 5032 or via email historyandpolitics@adelaide.edu.au
Where should I turn in my History essay?
History essays should be dropped into the History Essay Box across the hall from the School of History and Politics office, fourth floor, Napier Building.
Where can I find a coversheet for my History essay?
Coversheets can be found on the School of History & Politics website.
Where can I find grade descriptors for History?
Please see the generic faculty grade descriptors.
What is History Honours?
Honours is the final year of an undergraduate degree. It is a year in which you can specialise in either History or Politics, or combine either discipline with another in a joint Honours program. An honours degree taken in the School of History and Politics keeps your options open , and strengthens your opportunities in a range of fields. An Honours degree is a necessary qualification for anyone wishing to undertake postgraduate studies by research.
How do I prepare for Honours or postgraduate work in History?
If you are considering taking honours or postgraduate work in History, please contact the Honours Coordinator or the Postgraduate Coordinator to discuss your options.
Can I do joint honours in History and another discipline?
Joint Honours in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is strongly encouraged. Because each Discipline has its own Honours regulations, joint Honours is a matter for negotiation between the student and the Disciplines concerned. An agreed course of study is designed for each particular case. Within broad rules these agreed courses may vary considerably. You may for example do a thesis in one Discipline and the coursework in another, but usually a minimum of 25% of the final mark in one Discipline is required. Students will usually take the History Common Course if their thesis is History supervised though there are possibilities for joint supervision. Anyone interested in a joint Honours program should contact the appropriate Honours Co-ordinators at the earliest opportunity.
What kinds of postgraduate degrees does History offer?
MA research, PhD research, postgrad programs in Gastronomy and Art History - further information.
Are there scholarships for postgraduate study in History?
Yes. More information about scholarships can be found at the Graduate Center's website
Can someone help me decide which History courses I should take?
This really needs to be your choice but you can talk to the course advisors.
Where I can I learn about plagiarism and academic integrity?
The University of Adelaide's Plagiarism Policy & Guidelines includes the issues associated with plagiarism, the responsibilities of the Faculty/School/Department, the responsibilities of staff and students, as well as the procedures and penalties for plagiarism. It is also worthwhile having a look at the Strategies for Avoiding Plagiarism on the Centre for Learning and Professional Development Website.
Whom should I contact if I am having difficulty with my courses?
In the first instance you should make contact with your tutor or course coordinator. If reasons for difficulty are medical or compassionate, please contact the Counselling Centre or the Centre for Learning and Professional Development.
Disicpline of Politics & International Studies
- What courses can I choose from if I want to major in Politics?
- What courses can I choose from if I want to minor in Politics?
- What Politics courses will be offered next year?
- Can I double major in Politics and History?
- Why should I study Politics?
- What can I do with a major in Politics?
- Do I need to be a politics major to take courses in Politics?
- Who should I contact if I need help deciding which courses to take?
- I've forgotten my tutor's name; can someone help me?
- Where should I turn in my Politics essay?
- Where can I find a coversheet for my Politics essay?
- Where can I find grade descriptors for Politics?
- What is Politics Honours?
- How do I prepare for Honours or postgraduate work in Politics?
- Can I do joint honours in Politics and another discipline?
- What kinds of postgraduate degrees does Politics offer?
- Are there scholarships for postgraduate study in Politics?
- Can someone help me decide which Politics courses I should take?
- Where I can I learn about plagiarism and academic integrity?
- Whom should I contact if I am having difficulty with my courses?
What courses can I choose from if I want to major in Politics?
To major in Politics, you must take 24 units in their major, of which at least six courses (18 units) must be upper-level courses. For a comprehensive list of courses available to be able to do a major in History and/or Politics, follow this link to the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences.
What courses can I choose from if I want to minor in Politics?
To minor in Politics, you must take 18 units in their major, of which at least four courses (12 units) must be upper-level courses. For a comprehensive list of courses available to be able to do a minor in History and/or Politics, follow this link to the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences.
What Politics courses will be offered next year?
For a complete listing of courses offered in 2011, including course lecturers and links to course descriptions, follow this link.
Can I double major in Politics and History?
Yes. Politics is an ideal complement to History, International Studies, English, Philosophy, and a range of other majors as well. Double degrees in the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences.
Why should I study Politics?
Whether you are interested in protecting the environment, or becoming President of a future Australian Republic, want to know more about what a Treaty with Australia's Aborigines would involve, would like to be informed about the ‘migration and refuge debate', wonder what governments can do about unemployment, want to learn more about relations with our Asian neighbours or just want to be more informed about the events which affect all our lives, our courses will empower you to achieve your goals. From the local to the global, we explore the ins and outs of political decision-making, and the profound ideas about social justice and democracy which inspire both you and others to feel, think and act.
Understand the turbulent world we live in by studying Introduction to International Politics. Find out why the Americans found it hard to elect a President and whether there is anything ‘new' in Tony Blair's New Labour in Introduction to Comparative Politics. Or stay closer to home and learn more about the burning issues facing current and future generations of Australians by enrolling in Introduction to Australian Politics . Or join us in the eternal quest for justice and learn about different theories of law and how others see different social justice issues by enrolling in our first-year political theory course, Justice, Liberty and Democracy.
You'll find that lecturers in Politics are friendly, helpful—and regularly rated by students as outstanding teachers. And of course—they're also leading authorities in their fields.
What can I do with a major in Politics?
By helping you understand the world better, politics can also create some exciting career opportunities. Former graduates have become Premiers and Federal Ministers and ambassadors; others have risen to the top echelons of the public service and journalism. They work as advisers, researchers and administrators for community organisations, all levels of government, trade unions, business groups and politicians. Our courses also provide an excellent foundation for those of you interested in law, business and economics. So read on and find out more about our courses, then come and join us!
Do I need to be a Politics major to take courses in Politics?
No. We encourage students in any field to explore the range of options in Politics.
Who should I contact if I need help deciding which courses to take?
You may contact the Politics Discipline Advisor
I've forgotten my tutor's name; can someone help me?
You should first check the MyUni site for your course; many courses provide lists of tutors online. If you are unable to find your tutor's name this way, you may contact the school office on 8303 5032 or via email historyandpolitics@adelaide.edu.au
Where should I turn in my Politics essay?
Politics essays should be dropped into the Politics Essay Box across the hall from the School of History and Politics office, fourth floor, Napier Building.
Where can I find a coversheet for my Politics essay?
Coversheets can be found on the School of History & Politics website.
Where can I find grade descriptors for Politics?
Please see the generic faculty grade descriptors.
What is Politics Honours?
Honours is a wonderful opportunity to finish your undergraduate career with a year of intensive study in an area of your interest. It is a year in which you can specialise in Politics, International Studies, or combine either of these with another discipline in a joint Honours program. Study during an Honours year will enable greater concentration of particular areas of interest as well as the development of specialised research skills. Whether you choose to go on to further postgraduate study or to employmnet after you have completed Honours, the research skills you will develop will be of great value.
How do I prepare for Honours or postgraduate work in Politics?
If you are considering taking honours or postgraduate work in Politics, please contact the Honours Coordinator or the Postgraduate Coordinator to discuss your options. Students wishing to enter Honours must have qualified for the award of an undergraduate degree by the end of the 2009 academic year and achieved a minimum credit average of 70% (under normal circumstances) in the required sequence for a Politics or International Studies major. This requirement may be varied subject to the approval of the Head of Discipline. In particular, if you have achieved similar grades in other Politics / IS - type courses in cognate disciplines (for example, History, Asian Studies, European Studies) you may still be eligible for entry into Honours in Politics.
Can I do joint honours in Poliitcs and another discipline?
Joint Honours in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is strongly encouraged. Because each Discipline has its own Honours regulations, joint Honours is a matter for negotiation between the student and the Disciplines concerned. An agreed course of study is designed for each particular case. Within broad rules these agreed courses may vary considerably. You may for example do a thesis in one Discipline and the coursework in another, but usually a minimum of 25% of the final mark in one Discipline is required. Students will usually take the History Common Course if their thesis is History supervised though there are possibilities for joint supervision. Anyone interested in a joint Honours program should contact the appropriate Honours Co-ordinators at the earliest opportunity.
What kinds of postgraduate degrees does Politics offer?
MA research, PhD research, and postgraduate by coursework programs in International Studies - further information.
Are there scholarships for postgraduate study in Politics?
Yes. More information about scholarships can be found at the Graduate Center's website
Can someone help me decide which Politics courses I should take?
This really needs to be your choice but you can talk to the course advisors.
Where I can I learn about plagiarism and academic integrity?
The University of Adelaide's Plagiarism Policy & Guidelines includes the issues associated with plagiarism, the responsibilities of the Faculty/School/Department, the responsibilities of staff and students, as well as the procedures and penalties for plagiarism. It is also worthwhile having a look at the Strategies for Avoiding Plagiarism on the Centre for Learning and Professional Development Website.
Whom should I contact if I am having difficulty with my courses?
In the first instance you should make contact with your tutor or course coordinator. If reasons for difficulty are medical or compassionate, please contact the Counselling Centre or the Centre for Learning and Professional Development.
