Overview

When you choose to study Philosophy at Benedictine University, you will learn to acquire, understand and synthesize discipline-based knowledge through intensive work with primary sources.

You will also examine and come to understand the dominant historiographical schools of thought, their development and change, as well as understand the trends and challenges facing the discipline and the historian's craft.

As a student of history, you will confront ethical and moral issues from our historical past, make connections to the contemporary moment, and gain insight into the historical interdependence of the United States with the rest of the world historically. In so doing, you will discover, in a broad way, the economic, social and political interdependence of nations historically and the implications for the future of a globalizing world.

Careers

Our alumni have gone on to graduate school at American University, The University of Chicago, Maurer School of Law at Indiana University and Long Island University. They also work in a wide variety of fields including medicine, finance, entertainment, real estate and education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American History to 1865

Historiography

African-American History

Senior Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

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Applications are accepted and admissions decisions are made throughout the year without deadline restrictions.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lisle, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

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Transcripts and Test Scores for International Students

A personal statement

A high school guidance counselor letter of recommendation

Seventh semester transcripts

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37650 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37650 USD / year

≈ 37650 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

37650 USD / year

≈ 37650 USD / year

Living costs

Lisle

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.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Lisle

Funding

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