Study B.A. in History/Law and Society at University of California, Riverside (Business) in the USA, College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
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B.A. in History/Law and Society

USA

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What will I learn?

The History Department recognizes the history of racism and violence in our community directed especially at Black people and other people of color, and recognizes the bravery of UCR students in addressing our faculty. In support of our students and communities and our need to look inward, the History Department is taking time to engage in a process of reflection and change. The Department will post an action plan with concrete steps. All Majors must work with the History Department faculty and staff to develop a Major Pathway Plan. Students must obtain approval of their Pathway Plan NO LATER THAN than two quarters after earning upper division class standing. Please contact your Academic Advisor for assistance.

Students who wish to be recognized as completing the B.A. degree with distinction normally complete HIST 195A and HIST 195B, the two-quarter Senior Thesis. Majors who complete HIST 197 followed by a connected HIST 199 or 199H, or who complete HNPG 195 and whose senior thesis is accepted by the University Honors Program are also eligible. The B.A. degree with distinction also requires a minimum 3.5 GPA in the major at the time of graduation.

Lower-division courses taken elsewhere may be counted toward the lower-division requirement up to four advanced placement units earned in high school may count toward its fulfillment as well. Students may petition to apply up to two relevant upper-division courses (8 units) from other UCR departments towards the upper-division elective requirement. Please consult with the academic advisors for further details.

Which department am I in?

College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$15,588.00 per year
Start date

September 2027

Venue

Main Campus

900 University Avenue,

Riverside,

California,

92521, West, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$15,588.00 per year
Start date

January 2027

Venue

Main Campus

900 University Avenue,

Riverside,

California,

92521, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

To meet minimum requirements to be considered for UCR selection, you must earn a minimum GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale (equivalent to an 85 percent on a 100 percent scale). The assessment of a qualifying GPA is based on “a–g” courses (required high school/secondary classes) completed in years 10 and 11. If the high school/secondary school offers a different curriculum, your academic achievement will be based on that educational systems grading scale.

English Language proficiency

You can demonstrate proficiency by meeting any of the following exam benchmarks. Keep in mind that you must complete one of these exams by December of your final year of high school/secondary school.

Score 3, 4 or 5 on the AP examination in English Language and Composition, or English Literature and Composition

Score 6 or 7 on the IB Standard Level examination in English (Language A only)

Score 5, 6 or 7 on the IB Higher Level examination in English (Language A only)

Score 6.5 or higher on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination: Internet-based test (iBT): Minimum score of 80 or better; Paper-delivered test: Minimum score of 60 or better.

Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 115

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

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