HSTY3903 History and Historians (University of Sydney): rated 4.0/5 overall across 1 review collected on USYD Wall.
HSTY3903 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: 历史与历史学家
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: History
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
In this unit you will independently frame, research and write an original Essay analyzing how historians have written about the past. In choosing your topic you may draw upon historical issues, approaches and debates encountered throughout your previous studies in history.
HSTY3903 has 1 scored review: overall 4.0/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 Reddit comment that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.0/5).
On Reddit: "Ancient history seems like a well received major with good instructors, especially with Dr. Ben Brown who is pretty universally loved. However, I cannot really speak on ancient history as I major in history. When it comes to the history major it really depends on what period you…"
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Q: Is HSTY3903 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 1 review: overall 4.0/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches HSTY3903, and when is it offered?
A: HSTY3903 is taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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