Bachelor's Degree in History

Who is this program for?

The bachelor's degree program in History is perfect for students intrigued by the events, cultures, and movements that have shaped our world. Graduates develop strong research, writing, and analytical skills, preparing them for careers as historians, archivists, educators, or policy analysts in fields such as education, museums, government, and public history.

Program Overview

History majors read a lot and discuss and debate ideas with other smart students and a diverse and award-winning faculty. Unlike many degree programs that are highly structured, history is quite flexible. Many history students double major or minor in other fields.

Technology and big data drive our modern world, and people trained in history provide the context, cultural fluency, and ethical awareness to make meaning of it. Because they can make these connections, history graduates find good paying and rewarding jobs in expected fields like law, education, and public history, but also in unexpected places like marketing, investment banking, health care administration, and data analytics.

Accelerated Program Option

If you know you want a career in law, then the UK BLUE program may be right for you. Incoming freshmen majoring in History can apply to participate in this 3+3 partnership with UK Law. For more information, visit the UK BLUE website: https://www.as.uky.edu/uk-blue.

Related Careers

  • Lawyers
  • Business Executives
  • Diplomats
  • Legislators
  • National Security Agents
  • Development Officers
  • Public Relations Managers
  • Museum Curators
  • Journalists, Editors, and Publishers
  • Screenwriters
  • Civil Servants
  • Teachers and Educational Administrators
  • Information Management Specialists
  • And many, many more
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Credit Hours
120
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Credential
BA, BS

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What You'll Learn

The bachelor program in History provides students with a deep understanding of the people, events, and ideas that have shaped societies across time and around the world. Students study a wide range of historical periods and regions while developing critical skills in research, analysis, writing, and interpretation. The curriculum emphasizes understanding cause and effect, recognizing diverse perspectives, and drawing connections between the past and present. Expand the menu below to view a sample curriculum plan for available degree options.


Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.

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