BCFN01-022: Modern History

Description

This subject explores the major conflicts and ideological forces that shaped the modern world from 1914 to the present, examining how global warfare, nationalism, decolonisation, and power struggles transformed societies and international systems. 

Subject details

Type: Bond University College subject
Code: BCFN01-022
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Bond University College
Semesters offered:
  • Sep - Bond University College 2025 [Standard Offering]
  • May - Bond University College 2026 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2025: $4,400.00
  • Commencing in 2026: $4,600.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $4,400.00
  • Commencing in 2026: $4,600.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Explain key political, social, and economic developments of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries within their historical contexts.
  2. Construct written historical arguments that use evidence to support a clear thesis.
  3. Compare interpretations of significant events to identify the assumptions, values, and evidence that shape differing historical perspectives.
  4. Analyse primary historical sources to evaluate their reliability and significance as evidence.
  5. Reflect on historical knowledge and interpretations to develop informed understandings of the contemporary world.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil
Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions: This subject is not available to
  • Study Abroad Students

Student must be admitted to the Bond University College Foundation Program

This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Subject outlines

Subject dates

  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 20/07/2025
    Semester start: 15/09/2025
    Subject start: 15/09/2025
    Last enrolment: 28/09/2025
    Teaching census: 10/10/2025
    Withdraw - Financial: 11/10/2025
    Withdraw - Academic: 01/11/2025
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 22/03/2026
    Semester start: 18/05/2026
    Subject start: 18/05/2026
    Last enrolment: 31/05/2026
    Teaching census: 12/06/2026
    Withdraw - Financial: 13/06/2026
    Withdraw - Academic: 04/07/2026
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 20/07/2025
Semester start: 15/09/2025
Subject start: 15/09/2025
Last enrolment: 28/09/2025
Teaching census: 10/10/2025
Withdraw - Financial: 11/10/2025
Withdraw - Academic: 01/11/2025