Online Bachelor’s Degree in History Embark on a Journey through the Past

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Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Do you have a keen interest in history? Liberty University’s online Bachelor of Science (BS) in History immerses you in an in-depth investigation of human society and events of the past. By uncovering the decisions and motivations of figures and people of the past, you can use the lessons of those events to better your future.

Our online history degree is designed to train you to engage with a well-rounded examination of global history through a variety of insightful perspectives and presentations. You will explore various periods in American, European, and Western history by observing economic trends, political actions, wars, and public perception.

Many people think that history degree programs merely have you memorize facts and dates. In reality, your studies in history will hone your mind and make you a keen critical thinker. Your research skills will enable you to find the resources you need quickly. You can learn to dig deeper to find the facts that will support your argument.

Your officially conferred degree name will be Bachelor of Science (BS) in History.


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  • Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
  • Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree

Liberty University provides a 100% online history degree that gives you the flexibility you need to fit your studies into your life. While completing the bachelor’s degree in history online, you will gain crucial foundational research and analysis skills that will train you to be a responsible curator of historical perspectives of original documents. In our online history degree, you can learn many of the core skills for a career as a data analyst or intelligence analyst, all while studying fascinating periods in history and learning about world civilizations.

You will also dig deep into fascinating historical periods that shaped the world we live in today. This background will give you the ability to appreciate modern events with informed insight.


Liberty University’s online bachelor’s degree in history is designed to provide you with practical, analytical, and research skills. Additionally, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of historical figures, places, and events. There is also the opportunity to select specialized areas of history. All online history students take courses such as historical methodology and geography for critical context and research skills and essential survey courses in western civilization and American history for the critical context of world events.

Liberty’s historical methodology course will teach you what it means to be a historian. You can learn how to write a research paper and, most importantly, the process of studying history. Developing research skills and the ability to analyze the decisions and actions of past historical figures is a skill that will be very useful in fields such as market research or intelligence analysis.

You can then choose to study European, world, and U.S. history topic-specific electives and can further specialize in additional history and general electives. Our online history degree course content allows you to explore many cultures and time periods. You can then focus on the topics that interest you most while still providing flexibility to pursue other courses useful for your career.

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Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.

To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!

Undergraduate Full Time $390/Credit
Undergraduate Part Time $455/Credit
Military Undergraduate $250/Credit

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.


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Military

Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

Who May Qualify?

  • Active Duty
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/Retirees
  • Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
  • Current Department of Defense Employees

Available Benefits:

  • Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
  • Potential college credit for military training

*Not applicable to certificates.

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.