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The History Department provides an extensive curriculum covering diverse aspects of human history. Students can explore various time periods, regions, and themes, offering flexibility for history majors and those incorporating historical perspectives into other fields. Berkeley's history program emphasizes student choice, enabling learners to pursue their passions while emphasizing original research through capstone projects developed with faculty guidance.
History examines past events and their connections to the present and future. Scholars analyze historical occurrences while developing methods to discover, organize, and interpret information about them. While encompassing cosmic, geological, and biological history, the discipline primarily focuses on human historical development.
Career Opportunities:
Archival Science
Higher Education
Corporate Sector
Media and Public Relations
Professional Advisory Services
Analytics and Data Interpretation
Teaching
Cultural Heritage Institutions
Knowledge Organization
Legal Profession
To be considered for admission to UC Berkeley, international applicants must:
finish secondary school and
earn a certificate of completion, which allows admission to a university in their home country or country of graduation
The university requires further study, either completion of the two-year A-level program with a minimum of three academic exams, the IB diploma program, or another similar academic curriculum.
For (IBT) minimum score of 80 or better, Paper-based test (completed prior to Oct. 2017): Minimum score of 550 or better, Revised paper-delivered test (completed Oct. 2017 or later): Minimum score of 60 or better, (IELTS) Accepted with a 6.5 or better band score (academic modules)