Go to University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Bachelor of History at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen

Study History at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), a Bachelor degree offered at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 23, 2027.

About Bachelor of History

Understanding the Past

The mission of the history department is to provide students with a broad framework for understanding the past and our place within it.

Through the study of history, you gain essential skills in critical thinking, written and oral communication, historical research, analyzing sources, and crafting historical narratives.

The historical perspective and methods that students develop create lifelong learners and active citizens who are well prepared to confront the challenges of our future.

Active, Informed Citizens

Both the present and the future are grounded in the past, which forms the basis for who we are as individuals, societies and nations.

The study of history teaches you the sophisticated use of information, evidence and argumentation, as well as the ability to identify and explain continuity and change over time.

Completing a history major or minor creates active and informed citizens who are well prepared to confront the challenges of our future.

Build historical knowledge

Develop historical methods

Recognize the provisional nature of knowledge, and the complexity and ambiguity of history

Apply the skills it takes to decode the historical record

Create historical arguments and narratives

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of History at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Entry Requirements

Completed online application.
- Fall Deadline: April 1
- Spring Deadline: October 15
Non-refundable $80 application fee (check or money order in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to UNCW).
Official high school (secondary school) transcript, translated into English (translation must be certified).
Translated transcripts from institutions attended beyond secondary school.
- If the applicant wishes to receive academic credit, these transcripts (unless from a U.S. institution) must be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation service. The applicant must choose a company that belongs to the National Association of Credential Evaluators (NACES).
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, or Pearson Test of English score unless:
- English is applicant's native language.
- Applicant has completed 2 college-level courses in English composition at a U.S. college or university with a grade of B or higher.
- A student successfully completes Level 4 in UNCW's ESL program.

English Requirements

PTEMin 54
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of History

Our alumni work as:

History teachers educate students at the middle school and high school levels. Their primary goal is to help students understand and appreciate the processes and events of history.

Librarians purchase, catalog and study media necessary to the academic research process. Their mission is to make knowledge more accessible and to build information literacy.

Archivists use their knowledge of history to assemble, catalogue, and preserve materials and artifacts for governments and public and private organizations, preserving these records of the past for posterity.

Museum curators write and create exhibits to help the public understand their past. It requires deep knowledge of the past and strong communication skills, two areas in which history majors excel.

History majors learn skills that are vital for lawyers, including how to think critically about evidence, synthesize information, develop persuasive arguments, and communicate clearly and effectively.

Administrators are responsible for process, which historians study intently. Administrators need to understand systems and communicate them to others within their organization.

History majors learn how to think critically, communicate effectively, and analyze the complexities of the world â€“ skills central to any successful business operation.

A history major prepares students for public and civil service positions at the local, state and national levels by teaching them how to conduct research, think critically and communicate clearly.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of History at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Application Fee 80

How to Apply for Bachelor of History at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Common Application: Application option 1 for future first-year students.

UNCW Application: Application option 3 for future first-year students and students enrolling in an online accelerated program such as RN to BSN or RRT to BSRT.

Bachelor of History at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen