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speciality: History

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What Is a History Degree?

History is one of the most desired academic degrees amongst students when it comes to pursuing a Bachelor of Arts. 

History degrees are designed to teach you to move beyond yourself and envision other worlds, to explore the interplay between material circumstances and human character.  History combines the careful analysis of evidence with compelling storytelling. Moreover, History degrees aim to increase cultural sensitivity and literacy. 

This degree is divided into various areas of expertise such as Classical History or Art History, which will help students gain relevant knowledge for themselves.

Benefits of a History Degree

History is one of the most versatile undergraduate majors, due to the fact that it touches upon all forms of human endeavour from arts and languages to science and economics.

Candidates studying a History course will also be taught how to effectively collect, analyse, interpret, and arrange a wide variety of sources into persuasive arguments. Thus, having these skills will increase the chance of any graduate finding a job, no matter if it is in this field or not. 

A report from Georgetown University’s Center on Education illustrates that graduates from History majors have the highest salary amongst graduates from all other humanities majors. 

History Degree Structure

History courses are usually a three-year commitment and offer many academic programmes ranging from foundational courses to specialised ones. Some universities even have site excavations, through which students gain more practical knowledge. 

Like most of the degrees, any History course concludes with a dissertation in any chosen area of interest.

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    Wonderful

    Lagos state university gave a whole lot of experiences, both good and bad but it’s something I’d always be grateful for. Life as a student wasn’t quite easy, from waking up early to attend 8am classes to having to deal with test and reading like there’s no tomorrow for exams, it was a roller coaster of different feelings. Lecturers and professors added to the university experience but trust me it wasn’t bad, they helped me to stand out among my peers. Campus life was indeed interesting, from meeting different people to making friends and enjoying campus activities together is something an intending university student shouldn’t miss.

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    Programme: History and International Studies
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2024
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Lagos
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    A Well-Rounded Academic Experience at LASU.

    Lagos State University (LASU) offers a diverse range of programs, and the quality of education is commendable, especially in fields such as Law, Medicine, and Social Sciences. The university provides numerous opportunities for research and innovation, especially for students willing to engage actively in their fields.

    Likes:
    The professors are knowledgeable, and the campus has a welcoming community. LASU also offers various extracurricular activities that help in the holistic development of students.

    Dislikes:
    The infrastructure could be improved in some areas, and occasionally, administrative processes can be slow, particularly during registration or accessing student services.

    Recommendation:
    Yes, I would recommend LASU for students who are passionate about education and are ready to explore various academic and extracurricular opportunities.

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    Programme: History and International Studies
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2016
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Lagos
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  • History and ...
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    Adventurous Learning

    I had an adventurous time studying in Lagos State University. I enjoyed hands-on, experiential learning from unruly and sad lecturers we found funny because we couldn’t just be sad as well. I appreciate the opportunity to engage in adventurous activities that complement my academic studies. These activities includes field trips, research works, reading and more.

    I like the fellowship and entertainment activities in the school and I dislike how most staffs were pessimistic and how cultism was almost the order of the day although, it has now reduced though. I will recommend LASU to any student who wishes to graduate on time in Nigeria.

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    Programme: History and International Relations
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2019
    Delivery Type: Online
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    It is quite Excellent though

    Well my University is quite a fun-filled one considering the kind of activities we indulge in ranging from sports to other academic related ones also with the likes of the lecture in my school I bet there’s no better school like Lasu in Nigeria.

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    Programme: History and International Studies
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2024
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Lagos
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