Overview

We in the Fordham University history department embrace and explore our collective human past every day. It’s through the past that we understand the present—and chart a more insightful course for the future.

In this History major you learn how to analyze societies and peoples in context—a valuable asset for many professional careers that require broad social vision and global awareness.

You’ll be taught by our highly respected history faculty, who have received teaching awards, book awards, and prestigious fellowships. They shape and administer interdisciplinary programs such as American Studies, Latin American and Latino Studies, Medieval Studies, and International Studies.

Key Facts

Your degree in history equips you with communication, research, and analytic skills that are in great demand in graduate school and the workplace—from the business world and law to the nonprofit sector.

Careers where history counts:

Law
Publishing
Journalism
Government
Education
Public service
Finance
Museums
Libraries
Research institutions
Religious organizations
Nonprofit organizations
Environmental consulting

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Understanding Historical Change: Modern America
African Icons
Byzantium and the West
Medieval Warfare
Women in the Middle Ages
The Global Cold War
Ireland, 1688–1923
The Making of Modern Science
The Modern Middle East
Rebellion in Latin America
Jews, Christians, and Muslims in Chinese History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-03 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Common Application with essay and $70 application fee
Letter of Recommendation from school guidance counselor or secondary school teacher
Transcripts, mark sheets or certificates from all secondary schools or high schools attended (Fordham requires transcripts for the last four years of pre-university education)
SAT or ACT Results (SAT code: 2259; ACT code: 2748)

International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) Diploma
French Baccalaureate
German Abitur
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
Italian Diploma di Esame di Stato (Maturita)
Mexican Bachillerato
Singapore Cambridge GCE A levels
South African National Senior Certificate
Spanish Bachillerato
UK GCE Advanced Levels (3+ required)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

65920 USD / year

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Out-of-State

65920 USD / year

≈ 65920 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

65920 USD / year

≈ 65920 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Manhattan

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