Overview

Understanding the past is vital for improving our future and in today's global society, understanding how various cultures have evolved is important to helping us become global citizens.

As a History major, courses in American, European, and non-western studies will give you a well-rounded understanding of historical events and values to help you better comprehend today’s global society. All history majors complete a senior thesis so as to gain valuable skills in research and analysis. Many students also take advantage of study abroad opportunities (often with history professors) and join groups such as the Mock Trial team, the history honor society, Phi Alpha Theta, and the History Club.

Career Paths

University of Portland graduates with a degree in history have a wide array of career options. In fact, as a liberal arts major, the possibilities are endless. The professions listed below are only a few of the many viable career paths for history majors.

Archivist
Education
Documentary Producer
Grant Writer or Fundraiser

Information Manager
Journalism
Lawyer or Paralegal
Librarian

Museum Curator
Museum Education Specialist
Records Manager
Researcher
Writer/Editor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Foundations of Western Civilization
American Protest and Reform

African American History
Modern American Women's History

Saints and Sinners in the Middle Ages
Environmental History of the Americas and the World

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 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

National: After this date, the University of Portland will continue to take applications on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portland, 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.

English requirements

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General requirements

Apply with the Common Application (available for Fall 2024)
Apply with the UP Application (available for Fall 2024)
Official secondary school records
Secondary School Report / Recommendation Form
Essay (follow application prompts)
SAT or ACT Exam

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

58800 USD / year

≈ 58800 USD / year
Out-of-State

58800 USD / year

≈ 58800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

58800 USD / year

≈ 58800 USD / year

Living costs

Portland

United States

1271 - 2262 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

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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