Bachelor's Degree in History
OVERVIEW
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
Admission Requirements
- Official High School Transcript with Pre-College Curriculum: View transcript requirements on the Undergraduate Admission webpage.
- Test Scores (optional): ACT or SAT scores can be submitted but are not required for university admission.
Any "Program Specific Requirements" that display below are specific to the program and will be required for admission to the program.
Application Requirements
Completed applications include an official high school transcript, application fee ($50 domestic/$60 international) and optional official ACT/SAT score (the University of Kentucky is test-optional for admission and scholarships through the 2028-29 academic year).
Application Deadlines
Freshman
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Early Action
- 12/01/2025 Apply early to be considered for Lewis Honors College, scholarships, or on-campus living.
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Regular Decision
- 02/15/2026
Transfer
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Fall Scholarship
- 06/15/2025 Apply early to be considered for scholarships.
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Fall
- 08/01/2025
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Spring
- 11/15/2025
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Summer
- 04/15/2026
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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.
Transfer in using our KCTCS Pathway
This program has a degree pathway from KCTCS, allowing students a seamless transfer process to obtain their bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky.
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Accelerated Pathway
This program is part of the Accelerated Master's Pathways program. If you plan to obtain a related master's degree, this program can save you time and money with dual credit hours when you sign up.
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