By studying this program you will gain valuable skills in research, analysing evidence and retrieving information. You will learn numerous skills, including understanding, change management, critical and analytical thinking, communication skills, cultural awareness, problem-solving, social engagement, and sound judgement. First-year units provide a broad introduction to modern history in Australian, European and world history. Upper-level units reflect the University's strengths in world history, postcolonial history, media history, European history and Australian history. Upper-level courses also reflect the department's strengths in European history, world history, post-colonial history, cultural history, and Australian history.

For students from overseas, Macquarie uses an international selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels. All applicants for undergraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.