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Bachelor of 's Degree in History

Chatham University

Pittsburgh, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A history major covering American, European and non-Western history.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational and applied understanding of 's Degree in History. Analyze discipline-specific problems and communicate findings clearly. Apply relevant research or professional methods in academic or practical contexts.

Career outcomes

Museums
historical societies
living history sites
national and state parks
government agencies
non-profits
law school
graduate study

Curriculum

Courses in American
European and non-Western history teach students how historians interpret change in societies
economies and cultures. Students learn to acquire
organise and analyse evidence and present it clearly
and complete a capstone seminar. Pre-law support and agreements with law schools are available.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school completion with official transcripts and English translations
Professional credential evaluation for non-US records
Admissions essay
One recommendation
Passport copy
Proof of financial support for the first year
SAT/ACT optional.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with official transcripts and English translations, Professional credential evaluation for non-US records, Essay or personal statement, One recommendation

Language tests

IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
Academic Transcripts
Qualification Certificates
English Proficiency Evidence If Required
Proof of Financial Support
Supporting Immigration Documents If Applicable

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$45,986 USD
Application fee	$60 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Shadyside Campus
Faculty or school	College of Arts & Sciences
Department	Department of Social Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left
Program starts
August 2027
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No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.