B.A. in History and M.A. in History
Use Your Passion for the Past to Propel You into the Future with a Dual B.A./M.A. Degree in History
John Jay Chapman said, “One of the deepest impulses in man is the impulse to record, to scratch a drawing on a tusk or keep a diary… The enduring value of the past is, one might say, the very basis of civilization.” Liberty University’s Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History and Master of Arts (M.A.) in History program can help you develop the research and critical thinking skills needed to understand the past and its future implications.
Our B.A. in History can help provide a solid foundation for careers in politics, education, or communications. You’ll have the opportunity to gain knowledge of U.S. and world history, along with valuable research, data analysis, and archival skills. The M.A. program builds on this foundation and can further enhance your writing and research abilities.
Our dual degree program offers foundational and advanced courses designed to help refine your historical skills. Studying history at Liberty can help foster cultural awareness, empathy, research proficiency, and critical reasoning. Our professors emphasize key aspects of historical thought, which can help prepare you for impactful careers or further doctoral studies.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- This dual degree program allows you to expedite your education process through an accelerated learning format.
- Enjoy studying in an area that is rich in history. Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and Poplar Forest are nearby, and we are close enough to Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown, and Washington, D.C., for a historical weekend getaway!
What Will You Learn?
- Development of the American democratic tradition
- Meaning and interpretation of history, research methodology, and research techniques
- Review of archival collections, digital resources, and citation standards
- The history of American Christianity and its impact on American political, social, and cultural history
Transfer in up to 75% of the credits for the B.A. in History and up to 50% of the credits for the M.A. in History.
Potential Career Opportunities for Graduates of Our B.A. in History to M.A. in History
- Anthropologist
- Archaeologist
- Archivist
- Book conservator
- Book editor
- College professor
- Congressional aide
- Cultural adviser
- Documentary filmmaker
- Education director and museum teacher
- FBI agent
- Foreign correspondent
- Foreign service officer
- Historian
- Intelligence officer
- Journalist
- Librarian
- Linguist
- Lobbyist
- Magazine editor
- Military leader
- Museum curator
- Newspaper editor
- Political scientist
- Research assistant
Additional qualifications to achieve these career opportunities depend on the career. History is a popular pre-law degree that may help pave the way to law school. College professors would typically need a Ph.D., but not necessarily. Military leaders would need further training in a military setting, etc.
Resources Available to B.A. in History and M.A. in History Students
- A key focus in the senior capstone seminar is connecting you to Career Services for job searches, mock interviews, and other useful resources.
- Mead’s Tavern, built in 1763 and now owned by Liberty, serves as an onsite laboratory for hands-on training in history, archaeology, and more!
- There are multiple ways you can get plugged into campus – from Convocation and Campus Community to student clubs and activities.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Completion of the undergraduate portion of this program with a 3.0 GPA is required to move into the graduate portion.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
See overview for more information
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
