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.
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 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.
I am now in my 5th Year at the University of Strathclyde. I am undertaking my Msc in Historical studies. Overall I have greatly enjoyed my completing my undergrad and postgrad degree at Strathclyde, throughout my time here I have seen many major improvements with student support and student facilities. The staff are all very approachable and provide all the help and support required therefore aiding students to learn and develop at every opportunity. I would definitely recommend the university to anyone!
View moreI have been thoroughly enjoying the History course at the University of Strathclyde. Learning about international history alongside British and Scottish history has been great. Most of the teachers are very helpful with all of my questions and explain assignments clearly. The student balance at Strathclyde is good as we get Wednesday afternoons usually off as this is the night when most sports clubs meet up. If I go on to do a master’s I will definitely consider Strathclyde as my first choice. I would say it does get harder with time, and I have not liked the fact before covid learning was solely in person, as lectures are easier to follow when recorded.
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