Bachelor in History (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $28,500 per year for full-time undergraduate students..

Students complete a senior capstone project involving original research and present findings through public or digital history formats. They gain experience through for-credit internships with museums, historical societies, and nonprofit organizations in the Boston area. Courses include hands-on work in digital history, public exhibitions, and analysis of primary sources such as documents, film, and visual media. The programme emphasizes research, critical evaluation of evidence, and communication of historical narratives to diverse audiences.

Focus areas include Public History, Digital History, Local History, Historical Research Methods, Cultural and Social History, Political and Economic History.

The bachelor’s degree requires 120 credits, with 36 credits in history courses, including core classes and electives. Students complete a senior capstone project and a for-credit internship as part of the degree requirements.

Graduates enter careers in museum work, archival management, historical societies, public history, digital humanities, education, journalism, government, and law.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submit official transcripts, a personal statement, and one letter of recommendation.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 74% of applicants.

Dean College in Franklin, Massachusetts, blends a long collegiate tradition with a personal, career-focused approach to higher education. Established in 1865, Dean serves about 1,600 students and offers the intimacy of a small campus where faculty know students by name and mentoring is central to academic life. Its New England location sits within reach of Boston and regional industry hubs, providing access to internships and professional networks while preserving a close-knit campus community.

Programs emphasize hands-on learning across arts, sciences and business, with flexible degree and certificate options tailored to individual goals. Practical experiences, including internships, performance opportunities and applied projects, are woven into curricula so graduates leave with tangible work samples and employer connections. Campus facilities include modern labs, rehearsal spaces and collaborative studios that support both creative practice and career preparation.

International students receive specialized admissions guidance, orientation and academic advising to ease the transition and promote success. Student services support career placement, experiential learning and cultural integration through clubs, community engagement and study-away options. For students who value close mentorship, applied learning and clear pathways to internships and employment, Dean College offers a compact, student-centered environment that prepares graduates for meaningful careers and further study.