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University of Groningen
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BA in History
- Groningen, Netherlands
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English, Dutch
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As a student in the international track of the Bachelor's degree programme in History, you search for explanations of events that took place in the past and are still relevant today. You learn about the connections between various developments, and you're encouraged to dig deeper and ask critical questions. The programme takes three years. In the first year, you are given an overview of history from Antiquity to the present day, and you study Dutch history. In the second year, you examine history on the basis of various themes, such as economic and social history, political culture and cultural history. The third year, which includes a course unit on the theory of history, is used to deepen your knowledge. Your Bachelor's programme is rounded off with a thesis. As a history student, you are free to compile part of the programme yourself.


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University of Stirling
BA (Hons) History
- Stirling, United Kingdom
BA
Full time
48 months
On-Campus
English
Unlock the past and plan for your future with a History degree from the University of Stirling. Create a course combination that matches your career ambitions.


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Northeastern Illinois University
B.A. in History
- Chicago, USA
BA
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
Learn the past to understand the future. Through an examination of past events, history provides important perspectives on current and future developments.


Open University
BA (Honours) in Arts and Humanities (History)
- Online United Kingdom
BA
Full time, Part time
3 years
Distance Learning
English
This BA (Honours) in Arts and Humanities (History) degree gives you the freedom to combine the study of different subject areas in the arts and humanities. You'll develop a specialism in history exploring different periods from around 1500 to the twentieth century. You can combine this with a second specialism or choose to develop broader interests in art history, classical studies, creative writing, English language, English literature, modern languages, music, philosophy, and religious studies.


University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
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History BA
- Johnstown, USA
BA
Full time, Part time
4 years
On-Campus
English
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We offer a Bachelor of Arts in History, as well as a Certificate in Public & Applied History, and two Minors: History and Art History. With the Education Division, we also offer Bachelor of Arts degrees in Middle-Level Education Social Studies and Secondary Education Social Studies--History.
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Université de Saint-Boniface
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Bachelor of Arts in History (double specialization: International Studies or Intercultural Leadership)
- Winnipeg, Canada
BA
Full time, Part time
4 years
On-Campus
French
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The BA Dual Honors is our most advanced arts program. It combines two in-depth training, the first in history, and the other in international studies or intercultural leadership.


Cardiff University
BA History
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Our exciting BA History degree lets you shape your passion for history according to your interests, using the latest approaches to study the past with a critical eye and make connections to debates in the public sphere. Our expertise reaches an extraordinary breadth of societies, periods and places, spanning the British Isles, Europe (east and west), Africa, Asia, and the Americas.


University of Kent
BA (Hons) History
- Canterbury, United Kingdom
BA
Full time, Part time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Delve into BA (Hons) History and discover the impact of political, social and cultural change on class, gender, race, injustice and power throughout hundreds of years of history across the globe, and how this has shaped our world today. Find your critical voice and make it heard. A history degree from Kent is the first step to wherever you want to go.


University of Stirling
BA (Hons) in Scottish History
- Stirling, United Kingdom
BA
Full time
48 months
On-Campus
English
Explore Scottish history in the heartland of some of its most significant events. Our BA Scottish History draws from the past to prepare you for your future.


Open University
BA (Honours) in History
- Online United Kingdom
BA
Full time, Part time
3 years
Distance Learning
English
This wide-ranging BA (Honours) in History course will develop and deepen your knowledge of different periods of history from around 1500 to the late twentieth century. You’ll tackle such exciting and challenging issues as power and warfare, culture and beliefs, health and medicine, imperialism, class and gender.


University of Johannesburg
BA Hons in History
- Johannesburg, South Africa
BA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The Department offers a rigorous history honors program, with five modules and a regular seminar that brings in historians to present their work from all over South Africa and from overseas. All students who register for a BA Honours in History are required to complete core courses and write an honors research essay based on original research. Full-time students complete the program in one year, while those registered part-time have two years to complete the degree.


Open University
BA (Honours) in History and Politics
- Online United Kingdom
BA
Full time, Part time
3 years
Distance Learning
English
This wide-ranging BA (Honours) in History and Politics course will develop and deepen your knowledge of different periods of history while providing a critical understanding of political ideas, institutions, issues and theories. You’ll tackle challenging issues such as power and warfare, security and insecurity, global justice, culture and beliefs, health and medicine, imperialism and resistance, and class and gender.


Queen's University Belfast - Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
BA in History
- Belfast, United Kingdom
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
BA in History is the best way of understanding the world around us. What is gender, race, class, religion, the state, empire, and capitalism? What are the USA, China, the United Kingdom, and Ireland? What are NATO and the EU? Our historians explain the modern world by reaching back to the Roman Empire, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the great modern revolutions across all of Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia.


University of Westminster
History BA Honours
- London, United Kingdom
BA
Full time, Part time
3 years
On-Campus
English
History remains among the most fascinating and best-loved of the arts and social science disciplines, and this is an exceptional degree which makes the most of our unique West End location. The course is modern, with a focus on British and European history, but there are many opportunities to study American, imperial and global history as well. A distinctive element of the degree is its focus on the extraordinary history of London.


Rider University
BA in History
- Lawrence Township, USA
BA
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
Learn from the past for a better future. Majoring in history prepares students for a variety of careers because of the analytical (critical thinking) and communication (written and oral) skills it fosters. Rider’s B.A. in History program offers courses in the history of the U.S., Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa and the Caribbean.


Pace University
History, BA
- New York, USA
BA
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The History Bachelor of Arts program is designed to give students a broad understanding of historical events, ideas, and cultures from different periods and regions. It encourages critical thinking an...


National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
BA Program in the Archaeology, History, and Literature of Ancient Greece
- Athens, Greece
BA
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The BA Program in the Archaeology, History, and Literature of Ancient Greece brings together three collaborating disciplines from the field of Classics; the Program’s multi-disciplinary curriculum, taught by a diverse staff consisting of highly specialized academics and senior researchers, combines the strengths of the three disciplines in a single, innovative Degree: Archaeology, History, Ancient Greek and Latin Literature.
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Studying for a Bachelor's degree in History allows you to explore different eras, cultures, and significant events that have shaped our world today. This field encourages critical thinking and analysis as you uncover the complexities of historical narratives.
As a History major, you'll delve into various topics like ancient civilizations, modern history, and social movements. You’ll practice essential skills like researching primary sources, analyzing historical texts, and presenting arguments coherently. Students build confidence as they engage with new perspectives, which fosters intellectual growth and a deeper understanding of the past.
Courses often include classes on historiography, which examines the methods historians use to interpret events. You'll also study specialized subjects like gender history, economic history, or the impacts of colonialism. Upon completing your degree, you'll be ready for diverse career paths in education, public history, or roles in government and advocacy, all while gaining skills valued in many international contexts.