History (BA)

Webster University

Ignite your passion for the past and discover how history has shaped our world with Webster University’s Bachelor of Arts in History. Our History program offers a dynamic and engaging learning experience that goes beyond traditional memorization-focused approaches. You’ll expand your understanding of historical events and their broader context with interdisciplinary work in areas such as political science, international relations and human rights.

As a Webster History major, you’ll develop the know-how to construct well-reasoned arguments and conduct in-depth research across various academic disciplines. By immersing yourself in captivating stories of struggles for freedom, contests for power, changes in identity and social relations, you’ll gain a deep appreciation of the past and the impact historical events continue to have today.

Our program empowers you to analyze and engage history with diverse perspectives, fostering your ability to connect with the experiences of others. This includes exciting Study Abroad opportunities at our campuses in Austria, Switzerland, Greece and The Netherlands, where you can explore world history from a global perspective.

With Webster’s bachelor's degree in History, you’ll gain a solid foundation to advance your career or pursue further education in fields like academia, law, journalism, public service or any field that requires a nuanced understanding of the past.

College of Humanities and Social Sciences