Bachelor in History

This program traces political, social, economic, and cultural developments across different periods and regions, with coursework typically covering ancient, medieval, and modern history alongside historiography and research methods. Students learn to analyze primary and secondary sources, evaluate historical arguments, and construct evidence-based historical narratives. Coursework often includes regional specializations as well as thematic courses addressing topics such as political history, social movements, and the history of ideas. This 4 years bachelor's program is delivered in English at Ibn Haldun University, located in İstanbul, Turkey. Instruction in English is intended to give students access to a broad range of historical scholarship published internationally and to prepare graduates for further study or work in international academic and cultural institutions. İstanbul's long historical significance as a crossroads of civilizations offers students direct exposure to archives, museums, and historical sites relevant to their studies. Seminar-style courses and research projects are common features of history programs, giving students practice in independent historical research and academic writing. Many programs require a research thesis or capstone project in the final year, in which students investigate a historical topic in depth using primary sources. Graduates of history programs pursue careers in education, archival and museum work, publishing, journalism, and public policy, and the analytical and research skills developed through the degree are broadly transferable to many professional fields.