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Regent's College

BA History

Major in History

The study of history remains one of the basic pillars of a sound education. Learning from the past is an integral part of preparing for the future.  A historical perspective adds significantly to your understanding of contemporary events. 

Our History major is an enriching experience that allows you to study and research the major social, political, cultural and economic events of the past and how they relate to the present.  We do not ask our students to memorise names and dates, but more so analyse the causes and effects of historical and political events. 

Skills Obtained:

  • Understanding of and experience in research methodology
  • effective oral and written communication
  • Statistical compilation and analysis
  • public speaking
  • critical thinking
  • analytical skills
  • Information management
  • Verbal and written literacy

Benefits of studying History at RAC London:

  • Use of London as a classroom with "field trips" to many museums, archive houses and Parliament
  • Renowned guest lecturers and visiting professors
  • Academics who are working practitioners in the industry
  • Opportunity to get involved in the Model United Nations
  • Strong focus on practical skills
  • Small Class Sizes
  • International student body
  • opportunity to complement major with a minors in Political Science,  International Relations and all other majors on offer.

Potential Career Opportunities:

History majors find opportunities in a variety of professions because the skills gained from the degree are wide-ranging and transferable to many professions. 

Our graduates from the BA in History degree have found employment in

  • Government departments and agencies
  • Policy advisors
  • Library science
  • Publishing
  • Journalism
  • Reporting
  • Nonprofit sector
  • Law
  • Legal Assistant
  • Business
Degree Curriculum
  • 42 credit hours: Core courses in the Major
  • 27 credit hours: General education
  • 59 credit hours: Electives
  • 128 credit hours: Total

 

Page last updated 4/14/2008

"After finishing my High School education in South Africa I left for the US on a tennis scholarship. While I was there I completed 3 years of 4 year BA degree. After leaving the US I started work in London until I realised that I could finish my undergraduate degree and go on to complete a Masters degree at the Regent’s American College London and Webster Graduate School respectively. I graduated with a BA in Management in December 2001 and an MA in Computer Resources and Information Management in May 2003.  The London campus of Webster University is truly magnificent as it is in a beautiful part of Central London."

Alison Passmore

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