Study History at William & Mary

At William & Mary, the Department of History prepares you to understand the human experience across time and around the world, cultivating the critical thinking, analytical reasoning and communication skills that leaders in any field need. Through a diverse undergraduate curriculum, you’ll explore broad historical overviews as well as specialized seminars on topics ranging from American colonial history to global conflicts and cultural transformations. You have the opportunity to apply your knowledge while developing professional research and writing expertise. You can conduct original research, consult with advanced Ph.D. candidates in history at the Clem History Writing Center and contribute to W&M's undergraduate history journal, the James Blair Historical Review.

Leveraging William & Mary’s location in America's Historic Triangle — Jamestown, Yorktown and Colonial Williamsburg — and the department’s award-winning faculty, history majors connect with primary sources, museums and historic sites, gaining hands-on experiences that bring the past to life. With the flexibility to integrate interdisciplinary study, you'll be well-prepared for a career in law, education, public service, journalism, museums, government, business and more — or to pursue graduate study at top programs in history and related fields.

History students leave William & Mary equipped to interpret the past, navigate the present and shape the future.

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