Overview

In the History program of University of Massachusetts Dartmouth you'll gain an understanding of the major themes of history and explore the methods of historical study. You can concentrate on topics of your own choosing, and select courses that reflect our faculty's interest in areas as diverse as maritime history, the Middle East, military history, race relations, and terrorism.

The analytical and communications skills you'll develop as a history major can prepare you for a career in civil service, education, foreign service and intelligence, journalism, law, museum work, politics and advocacy, public policy, or public relations. A degree in history can also lead to graduate work in a variety of fields and serve as a sound foundation for law school.

UMassD offers teacher preparation for students who are interested in teaching history at the middle or high school level. You will take graduate-level courses during your final year of course work. These courses help prepare you to take and pass the MTELs and begin teaching after earning your bachelor's degree. After graduation, you can continue your work toward earning your master's degree in teaching by taking 5 more courses.

Major in History

As a broadly based liberal arts degree, the major emphasizes the development of critical thinking and communication skills as well as the acquisition of historical perspective.

Our curriculum will help you understand why the world is the way it is, and how you might decide to take action in the world. You will learn how to:

identify chronological and geographical patterns and problems of the past

create coherent and persuasive arguments in written and oral forms

conduct research and interpret historical data

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Western Civilization

World History

Critical Skills for the History Major

U.S. History

European History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

History View 2108 other Bachelors in History in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete and submit your application

Submit secondary and/or post-secondary sealed official transcripts translated into English

Submit an official SAT or ACT score report

All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English language proficiency

Send us an essay or personal statement of up to 500 words on a topic of your choice; you can complete this as part of the Common Application

Accepted international students need an I-20 document in order to enter the United States

Tuition Fee

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International

30992 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30992 USD per year during 48 months.
National

30992 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30992 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

14854 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14854 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for History.

Available Scholarships

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