Seattle,
WA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in History - History of Religion and Society in Seattle United States | University of Washington
University of Washington
|
Seattle United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
42,105
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
History programs play an essential role in comprehensive undergraduate studies, offering students opportunities to explore historical and contemporary contexts while developing valuable skills for diverse professional paths. Department faculty engage with primary sources and archival materials to critically examine, analyze, and construct historical narratives. Through their teaching, they equip students with rigorous training in research methodologies, critical thinking, and academic writing while exposing them to varied cultures and historical eras.
Students pursuing history develop the ability to pose significant questions, derive precise conclusions, and articulate these findings compellingly to different audiences—transferable competencies applicable to numerous professions. The discipline also serves as excellent preparation for graduate studies in law or business. Graduates have established successful careers across sectors including education, media, tech, government, healthcare, and social services.
Professional Opportunities
History graduates pursue roles such as:
Historical researcher
Academic instructor
Legal professional
Media correspondent
Corporate leader
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The UW no longer requires SAT or ACT scores for most applicants. No letters of recommendation
We ask that you not send letters of recommendation or other supplemental materials such as drawings, CDs, DVDs, books or other portfolio-type items. We will learn everything we need to know about you through your essay responses.
Regardless of whether you are applying as a U.S. or international student, if you have attended a school outside of the U.S. that follows a national compulsory curriculum, you are required to upload a scanned, unofficial copy of your transcript for grade levels 9 and higher in the Upload section of the UW questions portion of your online application. TOEFL (iBT) - 76, IELTS - 6.0.
We ask that you not send letters of recommendation or other supplemental materials such as drawings, CDs, DVDs, books or other portfolio-type items. We will learn everything we need to know about you through your essay responses.
Regardless of whether you are applying as a U.S. or international student, if you have attended a school outside of the U.S. that follows a national compulsory curriculum, you are required to upload a scanned, unofficial copy of your transcript for grade levels 9 and higher in the Upload section of the UW questions portion of your online application. TOEFL (iBT) - 76, IELTS - 6.0.
Tuition
USD
42,105