Bachelor of Arts (Major in History) 48 months Undergraduate Programme By The University of Hong Kong |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The History Major provides a comprehensive training in debate, creative and critical thinking, and advanced writing and presentation skills. Our students thrive in a programme that encourages them to innovate, collaborate and apply their own ideas in communities local and global.


REQUIREMENTS FOR THE HISTORY MAJOR/MINOR


The History Department has developed a major that emphasizes student choice. Our intention is that students undertaking a History major will have the opportunity to select from a wide and exciting range of courses that represent the research expertise and teaching interests of our academic staff.


The History programme consists of introductory and advanced courses. Introductory courses are normally taken in the first year while advanced courses are normally taken in subsequent years. Advanced courses are divided into survey and seminar courses.


  • Survey courses are intended to introduce the history of a geographic area, a country, an event, a historical problem or theme in a specific period. The class size is usually larger.
  • Seminar courses involve more advanced study of special topics in history. They also require a higher level of engagement with primary sources and/or historiography. The class size is usually smaller. Capstone Experience Courses are usually run in seminar format.

Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The History Major provides a comprehensive training in debate, creative and critical thinking, and advanced writing and presentation skills. Our students thrive in a programme that encourages them to innovate, collaborate and apply their own ideas in communities local and global.


REQUIREMENTS FOR THE HISTORY MAJOR/MINOR


The History Department has developed a major that emphasizes student choice. Our intention is that students undertaking a History major will have the opportunity to select from a wide and exciting range of courses that represent the research expertise and teaching interests of our academic staff.


The History programme consists of introductory and advanced courses. Introductory courses are normally taken in the first year while advanced courses are normally taken in subsequent years. Advanced courses are divided into survey and seminar courses.


  • Survey courses are intended to introduce the history of a geographic area, a country, an event, a historical problem or theme in a specific period. The class size is usually larger.
  • Seminar courses involve more advanced study of special topics in history. They also require a higher level of engagement with primary sources and/or historiography. The class size is usually smaller. Capstone Experience Courses are usually run in seminar format.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
93+
64+
610+
93+

4 Years

Tuition fees

Domestic
5,997
International
28,585

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