<p>I don't know that any of us know enough about how education works in Australia to give you a great idea of where you stand. However, knowing Notre Dame and graduate admissions (I am currently applying to graduate school) I will do what I can.</p>
<p>I am assuming you are planning on applying for History, right? Our history program is only a PhD program so you will want to make sure that that appeals to you. It sounds like you may have a MA so it would be a good fit there. Also, unfortunately, you will have to do well on the GRE (which I can certainly relate to) <a href="http://history.nd.edu/graduate-program/admissions/index.shtml%5B/url%5D">http://history.nd.edu/graduate-program/admissions/index.shtml</a>. </p>
<p>It may be a stretch, here are the averages for the program
How high do my GRE scores and GPA need to be for admission? We have no official level for scores, but most admitted students have GRE scores in the 600s and 700s, and a GPA above 3.5 (higher in humanities courses).</p>
<p>My feeling is if you do end up with solid grades in your masters program (try to get an equivalent of a 3.5) and you have a good personal statement and GRE scores that they will still give you a look and it is worth the application. Good luck!</p>