Australia's History unit (HTA206)

Hobart, Online

Introduction

In this unit you will learn about the history of Australia from the deepest time to the present, gaining particular insight into Tasmania's past as well as an understanding of a wider global context. The Unit begins with the formation and peopling of the continent and extends into modern history to cover the first arrivals of Europeans; the resistance and genocide of First Nations peoples; and the creation of a modern democratic nation shaped by war, immigration, rights movements, and climate change. You will gain access to learning materials created by leading experts in the field to develop an in-depth knowledge of Australian history and why it matters today. More broadly, this Unit will help you improve your communication of information and ideas through a range of assessment tasks. 

Summary

Unit name	Australia's History
Unit code	HTA206
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	History and Classics
Coordinator	Doctor Alessandro Antonello
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1
Online	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Develop an understanding of the history of Australia
• Critically analyse and contextualise historical events and historical writing relating to Australia
• Communicate historical ideas and information that are persuasive, summative and explanatory, using correct referencing conventions.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
090305	$2,174.00	$1,020.00	not applicable	$2,249.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Requisites

Prerequisites

25 credit points at Introductory level or higher

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On campus Weekly online lecture/s and learning materials (1.5hr – typically includes recorded lecture/s approx. 30 mins, plus about 1 hour of engaging with other learning materials) Weekly 1.5 hour on-campus tutorial. Off campus Weekly online lecture/s and learning materials (1.5hr – typically includes recorded lecture/s approx. 30 mins, plus about 1 hour of engaging with other learning materials) Weekly 1.5 hour Zoom tutorial.
Assessment	Participation and engagement (25%)|Report (30%)|Project (45%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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