Longwood University
Bachelor of Arts in History

Farmville, USA

DEGREE TYPE

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The Bachelor of Arts in History offers students a critical understanding of historical events, contexts, and themes. This program emphasizes research skills, analytical thinking, and effective communication, preparing you to engage with historical narratives and methodologies.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various careers, including teaching, museum curation, historical research, and roles in public history or heritage management. Additional paths may include positions in government, non-profit organizations, or journalism, leveraging their expertise in critical analysis and writing.

Explore your love of history at Longwood in historic Farmville, Virginia. We are home to Civil war and Civil Rights landmarks and award-winning faculty who will help you interpret the history of our state, nation and world.

What You'll Study

MAJOR

It's no cliché that you’ll learn how the past still shapes the present and future. We'll take you in deep on that journey, exploring controversy, mastering professional standards, asking real questions, and collaborating on research. As your interests mature, you can choose further concentrations like education, law, or public history.