History
The History Program at Manchester University offers students a dynamic approach to the study of the past, examining the intellectual, social, cultural, political, and economic forces that have shaped human civilization. It provides students with the tools to explore historical narratives from diverse perspectives and across different regions of the world.
Knowing the Past and Supporting Your Future
Through an engaging curriculum that spans from ancient to modern times, our program encourages critical thinking, research, and analysis, empowering students to understand the complexities of historical events and their lasting impacts on the present and future. It equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to approach current events with a deeper understanding of their historical context and thus enables them to contribute meaningfully to discussions on social, political, economic, and cultural issues.
Program Information:
Major | BA
- 36 Credit Hours
Minor
- 24 Credit Hours
Location
- North Manchester
- Online
Why Choose MU for History?
Diverse Course Offerings
Research Opportunities
Faculty
Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills
What You Can Do with Your History Degree
Archivist
Preserve and organize historical records for institutions or government agencies.
Journalist
Research and write news stories with historical and political insight.
History Teacher
Educate students about historical events, themes, and analysis.
Paralegal
Support legal teams with research and documentation, often historically informed.
Average Starting Salary for History Degree Holders
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, history degree holders earn a median starting salary between $65,000 and $74,050 per year. Historians specifically earn a median wage of $74,050, while related roles in government, education, and research fields typically begin around $65,000. These figures reflect the broad value of a history degree across multiple career paths.
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History Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will develop an understanding of and an appreciation for the diversity, complexity, and richness of the human past.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will explore the intellectual, social, political, cultural, and economic dimensions of the human past.Â
- Students will investigate the human past through the lenses of race, gender, class, ethnicity, and more,
Students will have an understanding of chronological reasoning as it relates to change over time.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will explore the intellectual, social, political, cultural, and economic dimensions of the human past.
- Students will investigate the human past through the lenses of race, gender, class, ethnicity, and more.
Students will achieve written and oral proficiency in the skills of historical inquiry.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will analyze primary and secondary sources to support well-reasoned historical arguments and draw valid conclusions.
- Students will write cogently, critically, and analytically on historical questions.
- Students will demonstrate effective oral communication skills, through presentation of their research, active and attentive listening skills, and direct and meaningful responses to the questions, arguments, and interpretations of others.
Non-Discrimination in the Admission Process
Manchester University is committed to non-discrimination in campus life. The University does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, ancestry, race, color, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, religion, disability or veteran status in admissions or any area of campus life, including its educational programs, scholarships and loan awards, residence life programs, athletic programs, extracurricular programs, promotion and tenure policies and practice, and alumni affairs.
Manchester University is committed to carry out the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans With Disabilities Act, which provide for accessibility of University programs to the physically disabled.