Overview

About History at Saint Louis University

Informed, engaged, creative: Students of history at SLU learn the values and skills foundational to a wide range of careers. Open the door to your future by studying the past. History majors go on to become leaders in fields including law, public policy, education, business, medicine, and technology. They work in higher education and government, for non-profits and NGOs, and as entrepreneurs and marketing associates.

With 21 full-time faculty members, 70 undergraduate majors and minors, and nearly 1,000 undergraduates in our courses every semester, SLU's Department of History offers small classes, one-on-one mentoring, and opportunities to engage in internships and individualized research.

The department’s award-winning teachers are deeply committed to helping students grow as thinkers and, in the best of the Jesuit educational model, as human beings.

A major or minor in history will sharpen your minds and open your eyes—so that when you’re finally ready to embark on the experience that will make you you, you’ll have the confidence of being able to say—“I know who I am because I know my history.”

Careers

History majors have gone on to fulfilling careers in law, public policy, education, business, medicine, and technology. They work in secondary education and government, for non-profits and NGOs, and as entrepreneurs.

History majors and minors learn to excel in writing, oral presentation, and research; these skills can be applied in a broad range of fields from law, to education, to medicine and business.

Students interested in the sciences often discover that having a major or minor in History diversifies their academic training and makes their applications to graduate and medical schools even more competitive.

History majors learn to communicate effectively, reason creatively, and understand the human impact and issues connected to a career. People with these skills become leaders in their fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Origins of the Modern World to 1500

Origins of the Modern World, 1500 to Present

Historian's Craft: Methods Proseminar

The Age of Renaissance

The Roman Empire

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

More details

SLU will continue accepting applications while space is available.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Louis, United States
Madrid, Spain

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an online application.

If you are applying to enter SLU as a first-time, freshman student, we’ll also ask you to complete an essay.

There is no application fee to apply for undergraduate admission to SLU.

Send transcripts of all secondary work.

Submit proof of your English language proficiency.

These are scores from any standardized test you may have taken to prepare for college- TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, SAT, ACT or Duolingo score. All of our international applicants are required to demonstrate their English proficiency, and these tests can help us make that determination.

If you do not meet SLU’s direct entry requirements, we encourage you to apply to the Pathway or English Language programs offered by INTO Saint Louis University.

Proof of financial support

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

56960 USD / year

≈ 56960 USD / year
Out-of-State

56960 USD / year

≈ 56960 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

56960 USD / year

≈ 56960 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Louis

United States

1015 - 1530 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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Spain
United States

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Overview

About History at Saint Louis University

Careers

Programme Structure

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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