History

Bachelor of History

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The Bachelor’s program in “History” prepares highly qualified specialists with deep historical knowledge, critical thinking, and research skills.

A focus on the history of Eastern Europe and Belarus helps students understand global processes. The program includes the study of Digital History, public history, artificial intelligence, and Big Data for source analysis, opening up broad career opportunities.

Why choose this program?

• International academic environment — studies take place in a multicultural educational setting, fostering global historical thinking.
• Unique practice-oriented curriculum — the program combines theoretical historical studies with practical research, archival work, source analysis, and digital technologies.
• Global opportunities — students have the chance to learn from leading specialists and take joint courses with universities in Europe and the USA, including Bard College, Princeton University, and the Lithuanian Institute of History. They can also participate in academic exchanges through Erasmus+ and OSUN, significantly broadening their professional horizons.
• Focus on regional and local history — studying the history of Vilnius, Gdańsk, Lviv through field seminars and collaboration with partner institutions such as the Museum of the Second World War in Gdańsk and the Lviv Center for Urban History.
• Development of critical thinking and research competencies — students learn to analyze sources, formulate arguments, and present research findings in multiple languages.
• Preparation for academic and professional careers — the program is designed to train research professionals capable of developing and implementing independent historical projects.
• Smooth language adaptation and language acquisition — studies begin in Belarusian with intensive English learning. Students can personalize their academic trajectory by learning additional languages such as German, Lithuanian, and Polish.

Program Curriculum

The “History” program offers the following study format:
High residence (Full-time) format

Graduates of the “History” program gain in-depth knowledge in the field of historical research, source analysis, and critical thinking, making them sought-after specialists in academia, culture, media, and the field of public history.

After completing the program, graduates can work as:

• Researcher, Scientist — participation in scientific projects, conducting historical research.
• Public History Expert — analysis of historical policies, participation in discussions and projects for heritage preservation.
• Digital History Specialist — application of digital technologies, Big Data, and AI for historical data analysis.
• Archives, Museums, Libraries Staff — research work, creating exhibitions and educational programs.
• Historical Tourism Program Developer — creating routes, tours, and educational projects.
• Business History and Corporate History Expert — analysis of historical data for economic research, developing historical brand positioning.
• Historical Consultant for Film and Video Games — creating authentic historical content.
• Journalist, Media Producer — working in media, creating documentary and educational materials.
• Academic Career — opportunity to continue studies in master’s programs in Europe and the USA in the fields of history, cultural heritage, public history, and Digital History.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the “History” program is conducted without entrance exams, based on a motivational interview.

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