History department
History is one of the fastest-growing disciplines at AUT, with an expanding range of papers encompassing a variety of topics. We offer world-class teaching, and study options that are exciting and rewarding. We are also New Zealand’s leading university in online history learning.
History papers
You can study history as part of your AUT bachelor's degree. History is available as a minor.
- HIST701 Nostalgia and Utopianism in New Zealand History
- HIST703 Agitation and Indignation – The People’s Voice in Democratic Societies
- HIST704 Tā Moko: Marked histories and identities
- HIST705 From Savages to Hip-Hop Crews: Māori in New Zealand Fiction Feature Film History
- HIST706 Gods, Heroes and the Rest of Us in Theatre & Performance
Academic staff
Our expert academic staff are widely known as authorities on history.
Dunedin Train Station
New Zealand stone church
Janie Seddon shipwreck, Motueka
Contact us
Sonia Mehana
Registrar, Te Ara Poutama
Phone: +64 9 921 9999 ext 6600
Head of department
Melissa Derby
Phone: +64 9 921 9999 ext 7917
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