HSTY1089 Australia Now! (University of Sydney): rated 4.7/5 overall across 4 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
HSTY1089 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in History. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 当代澳大利亚
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: History
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
This unit introduces students to Australian history from the convict period to the present, examining frontier violence, the making of a nation state, and the manifold transformations of the twentieth century. Taking advantage of the university's location, the unit uses Sydney-area museums and site visits to bring Australia's past to life.
HSTY1089 has 4 scored reviews: overall 4.7/5 · usefulness 4.5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 StudentVIP reviews (average 4.5 stars); 2 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.8/5).
On Reddit: "From what I remember it was a lecture + seminar every two days. A great unit so really hope you enjoy it! Feel free to message me if you have any questions"
On Reddit: "I loved HSTY1089! Content is incredibly interesting, enlightening - Aust history is so much more complex and way deeper than the boring stuff they drill into you in HS. Lecturer (if it's still Mark like last year) was incredible, he's super passionate and insanely knowledgeable.…"
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Q: Is HSTY1089 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 4 reviews: usefulness 4.5/5, overall 4.7/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches HSTY1089, and when is it offered?
A: HSTY1089 is taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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