What will I learn?

Students who major in history explore the people, institutions, and cultures of those who came before us. The study of the past is deeply connected to the present, and it gives students powerful tools for understanding and engaging a wide range of modern issues, debates, and questions. Moreover, studying history teaches valuable practical skills-critical, argumentation, writing, and more-that lead to success in a variety of career fields.The Department of History offers a range of opportunities for undergraduate research, including a capstone research seminar. We offer a seminar and internships in public history, a student leadership program (the Peer Mentors), a study-abroad program (UA at Oxford), and a range of scholarships. The department also sponsors a History Club that is open to all students, as well as a chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honorary society.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

$36,724.00 (30,98,549) per year

international student fee - $100 per semester

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Tuscaloosa Campus

Tuscaloosa,

Alabama,

35487, South, United States

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

$36,724.00 (30,98,549) per year

international student fee - $100 per semester

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Tuscaloosa Campus

Tuscaloosa,

Alabama,

35487, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students graduating from US high schools must meet high school GPA, performance in core subjects, academic honours, and standardized test scores. Students graduating from Schools Outside the US: GPA will be calculated on all coursework, not just core subjects. UA considers applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for admission. International applicants must submit an official qualifying English Proficiency score for one of the following: TOEFL iBT score of 79 and above; TOEFL paper-based score of 550 and above; TOEFL Essentials score of 8.5 and above; IELTS score of 6.0 or above; Pearsons Test of English score of 54 or above; Duolingo English Test score: 51 or above (test dates before July 15, 2019); 110 or above (test dates after July 15, 2019). Application Priority Deadlines: Fall Semester: January 15; Spring Semester: November 1; Summer Semester: January 15.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.