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History degrees abroad
History is the study of events, people, attitudes and beliefs throughout time. As a history student, you’ll be tasked with analyzing the legacies of these episodes and individuals in today’s world.
In most countries across the globe, our modern lives are very different from those of our ancestors. You’ll research various historical periods and topics, formulate questions, and offer answers as to why contemporary society looks the way it does.
One of the best ways to study history is to experience a country’s culture, sites and cities first-hand; that’s why studying abroad is such a great idea. By immersing yourself in the history of another country, you’ll gain a more comprehensive and authentic understanding of the subject.
History program structure
You can study history at associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels of study. At undergraduate level, you can often choose to study history alongside another related subject as part of a joint-honours course.
History is taught across the world so there are plenty of opportunities to specialize in particular areas. However, programs will usually be focused around the history of the country you’re studying in. It’s important to bear this in mind if you’re interested in the history of a specific country.
If you choose to study in the US, you’ll probably select a major in history. The American higher education model outlines that you must first complete two years of general education before specializing in history for the final two years of your program.
Although the exact content and structure of your program will depend on your university, most history courses are delivered through lectures, seminars and tutorials. You will probably be assessed through a combination of essays, exams and presentations. Most history programs will cover the following topics:
- Historical approaches and concepts
- Why history matters
- The Middle Ages
- Making of the modern world 1500-1800
- Historical warfare
- Political history
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History study abroad programs
History undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in history
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History of Art - BA University of Birmingham, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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24,868 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,740 GBP
- Start date
- September
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History - BA (Hons) Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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22,056 USD
Fee in university's local currency 20,609 EUR
- Start date
- September
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History - BA University of Massachusetts, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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34,649 USD
Fee in university's local currency 34,649 USD
- Start date
- September, January, May
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History - BA Koç University, Turkey
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,500 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,500 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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History - BA Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,562 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,621 NZD
- Start date
- February
Associate in history
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History - AA College of the Canyons, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,000 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,000 USD
- Start date
- August, February, June
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History - AA Moraine Valley Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,408 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,408 USD
- Start date
- August, January, June
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History - AA Santiago Canyon College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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8,304 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,304 USD
- Start date
- August, February, June
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History - AA College of Alameda, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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7,950 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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History - AA-T/AA Contra Costa College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,380 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,380 USD
- Start date
- August, January
Diploma in history
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Advancing University Studies: History - DipAdvUniStud University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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18,175 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,025 NZD
- Start date
- January, February
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History - Dip (Arts) Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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19,516 USD
Fee in university's local currency 30,092 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
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History - Dip (Arts) Massey University, New Zealand
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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17,725 USD
Fee in university's local currency 27,330 NZD
- Start date
- November, February, July
Certificate in history
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Natural History and Resources - Cert Merritt College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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7,950 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD
- Start date
- August, January, June
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Public History - AdvCert College of Staten Island, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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17,100 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,100 USD
- Start date
- August, January
Pathway in history
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Human Geography & History (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,739 USD
Fee in university's local currency 11,700 GBP
- Start date
- September, January
History graduate programs
Master's in history
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Architectural History, Research and Writing - MA London Metropolitan University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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16,692 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,250 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Victorian Gothic: History, Literature and Culture - MA University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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4,598 USD
Fee in university's local currency 3,650 GBP
- Start date
- October, January
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Arts (Thesis): History - MA (Thesis) University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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20,753 USD
Fee in university's local currency 32,000 NZD
- Start date
- July, August, September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June
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Public History - MA Southeast Missouri State University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,990 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,990 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Literature: History - MLitt University of Auckland, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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23,403 USD
Fee in university's local currency 36,086 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
Doctorate in history
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Arab and Middle Eastern History - PhD American University of Beirut, Lebanon
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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27,900 USD
Fee in university's local currency 27,900 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Area Studies, History, Politics and Literature - PhD University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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20,534 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,300 GBP
- Start date
- October, February
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History - PhD University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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4,604 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,099 NZD
- Start date
- July, August, September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June
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History - PhD University of Southern Mississippi, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,770 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,770 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Public History - PhD California State University, Sacramento, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,800 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,800 USD
- Start date
- November, May
Diploma in history
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Arts: History - PGDipArts University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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17,640 USD
Fee in university's local currency 27,200 NZD
- Start date
- January, February
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Environmental History - PGDip Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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17,711 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,549 EUR
- Start date
- September
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History - GradDipArts University of Auckland, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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22,730 USD
Fee in university's local currency 35,048 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
Certificate in history
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History - GradCert Ulster University, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 10 months
- Annual tuition fee
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6,084 USD
Fee in university's local currency 4,830 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Secondary History - PGCert Bath Spa University, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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16,755 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,300 GBP
- Start date
- January, February
Pathway in history
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History, Pre-Master's - PGP Kingston University, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 8 months
- Annual tuition fee
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11,968 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,500 GBP
- Start date
- January, April
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Future history careers
As a history graduate, you will have gained a number of transferable skills that are well-respected by employers. Your ability to research, offer analysis and engage with critical thought will open many doors for you in the world of work, including the following roles:
- Teacher
- Civil servant
- Researcher
- Journalist
- Curator
- Archivist
- Academic librarian
It’s a good idea to consider improving your employability alongside studying. Most universities will have a career service that can point you in the direction of internship and work-experience opportunities that will strengthen your CV.
