Description
The History Major has four principal goals. Upon graduating with a History Major from AUP, a student will have a strong knowledge of historical trends across cultures in at least two different geographical or thematic areas.
Graduates will be able to critically assess the value of information by identifying, interpreting and narrating significant historical data.
They should be able to discuss critically a historiographical work, identifying the basic motivations and methodological approaches of the author within the discipline of History. Lastly, students will be prepared to do history through a strong mastery of reading primary texts and writing historical essays.
Honors programStudents may graduate with Honors in History by achieving a 3.7 grade point average and successfully completing a Senior Honors Thesis.
Detailed Course Facts
Application deadline Fall Admission : Round 1 by 15 November; Round 2 by 1 February; Round 3 by 15 March; Round 4 by 1 June; Round 5 after 1 June; Spring Admission: Round 1 by 1 October; Round 2 by 15 November; Round 3 after 15 November Tuition fee- EUR 26590 Year (EEA)
- EUR 26590 Year (Non-EEA)
Languages Take an IELTS test
- English
Course Content
Requirements for the Major in HistoryFirstBridge
8 FirstBridge courses change every year
General Education Requirements
- Up to 8 EN 1010 College Writing, EN 2020 Writing and Criticism
- 8 French through FR 1200 Elementary French Language and Culture II
- 4 Historical and Cross-Cultural Understandings
- 4 Social Experience and Organization
- 4 from either of the above two categories
- Up to 8 Scientific and Mathematical Investigations
Core courses (20 credits)
- HI 1001 History of Western Civilization up to 1500 or
- HI 1005 World History to 1500
- HI 1002 History of Western Civilization from 1500 or
- HI 1006 World History from 1500
- HI 1003 The Contemporary World
Courses in Methods and Research in History (8 credits)
- HI 3050 History Workshop
- HI 4090 Senior Seminar
Elective courses (24 credits)
In addition to the core courses, students will take an additional six courses at a 2000-level or above in History. All courses cross-listed with the History department will count towards the History Major. Among these electives students must take a minimum of one course in pre-1800 period.
Plus general electives to total 128 Credits
Requirements
Application requirements - what you need to submit to usAn application to The American University of Paris requires several supporting documents and sometimes tests. Most requirements can be uploaded directly in your online application. We cannot provide you with a decision until we receive all of your documents.
- Online application form
- Personal statements
- Extracurricular activites and work experience
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts
- English language test
- SAT/ACT test scores (optional)
Work Experience
No work experience is required.
Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.
- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
Related Scholarships*
- Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
- Alumni Study Travel Fund
Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.
- Amsterdam Merit Scholarships
The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.
* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than The American University of Paris.
Funding
Financial aid and scholarshipsAn AUP education is an important investment in your future, and we work hard to make it an affordable one. Our tuition and costs are competitive with those of small, selective universities in the United States, and we offer merit scholarships and need- and merit-based financial aid that make affording AUP even more manageable.