BA History at Harvard University

History is a broad discipline encompassing every dimension of human interaction in the past, including social life, the economy, culture, thought, and politics. Students of history study individuals, groups, communities, and nations from every imaginable perspective—employing all the techniques of the humanities and social sciences to raise questions and probe for answers. Students explore the origins and developments that have shaped our contemporary world; and take courses that span the globe and range in chronological scope from antiquity to today.

Faculty: Harvard College: Social Sciences  |  Department: History  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

What you will study

The History Department teaches tomorrow’s leaders why yesterday matters. More concretely, the study of history holds vital lessons and skills: to appreciate change over time; to understand contingency, complexity, and diversity of perspectives; to analyze sources closely; to research deeply; to write clearly; and to speak with confidence. Gateway courses include History 10: A History of the Present (new!) HUM 20: A Colloquium in the Visual Arts (fall) HAA 17K Introduction to Contemporary Art (fall) HAA 18J – Introduction to Japanese Architecture (spring) HAA 11 – Landmarks of World Architecture (spring) The History.

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