BA in History (Honors) in Durham United States | University of New Hampshire

History explores past events to better understand our current world and shape what's to come. This versatile program lets you specialize in specific nations, eras, or cultural elements like religion, science, or artistic trends. You'll hone critical analysis and writing abilities that serve as the foundation for a well-rounded liberal arts background, opening doors to diverse career paths and advanced academic opportunities.

The University of New Hampshire boasts one of America's premier history departments, featuring distinguished faculty specializing in American, European, ancient, and global history who have earned international acclaim. Despite their research commitments, these accomplished scholars prioritize teaching, ensuring you learn directly from experts rather than teaching assistants. As a leading public research institution, we emphasize experiential education. Opportunities include paid research positions with faculty or internships at museums, archives, government offices, and historical organizations. While rigorous, our history program consistently earns high praise from students for its rewarding outcomes.