Overview

The study of Humanities at Northwestern University offers preparation for any profession that requires knowledge and understanding of humanity and society, or that involves proficiency with communication and the organization of information.

Graduates will be prepared to:

Explain the significance and evaluate interpretations of political, economic, social, and cultural events and structures over time and space, and demonstrate an understanding of the role of these in shaping human experiences
Recognize and evaluate literary elements in works written in English across history, and articulate how literature displays and interrogates the human experience
Analyze how works of the humanities are situated within and shaped by their historical and cultural contexts, and how they influence cultural beliefs, values, and institutions
Demonstrate applicability of literary, historical and art analysis across cultural, social and geographical situations and events
Identify subjects and formulate compelling questions for academic inquiry, critically evaluating and using appropriate methods and sources for research
Demonstrate mastery of critical skills including observation, reasoning, argumentation, and written and verbal communication for a variety of audiences

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Art History – one 200-level ART HIST course
English – one 200-level English course

History

Global History: Early Modern to Modern Transition;
Global History: The Modern World

Philosophy

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

45 alternative credits

units of credit

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Evanston, United States

Disciplines

Liberal Arts View 1426 other Bachelors in Liberal Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The following materials are required to apply:

A completed online application
A statement of purpose
Official high school transcripts and conferred date of completion (or GED report)
Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities
A current resume or CV
Documentation of English Proficiency for students whose first language is not English. See "English Proficiency" below

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year
Out-of-State

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year

Additional Details

Tuition per unit

Living costs

Evanston

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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

Funding

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