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Bachelor's Degree - Arts & Humanities
World History via distance learning
This Bachelor's Degree focuses on the study of world history with special emphasis on the political experience and its evolution in several countries and the interaction between society and philosophy in each era. The way we live now is the consequence of what happened in our past. Knowing our past is the best way to understand the goals and motivations that lead the humanity to conquer wonderful achievements and to suffer terrible disasters. Learning from our past mistakes will surely teach us how to solve today's problem. Upon request, this program may be adapted and focused to study the history of a specific country or epoch.
Academic Supervisor : Mohammed Said Belkassem
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A Bachelor's Degree online via distance learning is the equivalent of a four years college degree. More info...
* 130 credits above a Secondary School.
* Duration ranges from 1 to 3 years.
* Program Structure: 100% based on textbooks.
* Admission is open for adults over 23 years of age.
* General education minimum requirements: 40 credits. A minimum transfer of 40 credits from previous education should be accounted as an equivalent of general education credits towards the Bachelor's Degree online via distance learning.
Fees include all: Program of study, textbooks, study guide, evaluation and assessment, diploma, and transcript.
Cost per BIU earned undergraduate credit: 70 Euros (90 US$)
Cost per transferred credit from previous education and/or professional experience if required: 20 Euros (25 US$)
130 Academic credits
Tuition Fee :Min. 3.510 Euros (4.420 US$) ... Max. 6.800 Euros (8.700 US$).
"A good education should teach HOW to think, rather than WHAT to think." Deric Bircham, BIU President.
Payment plans are available upon request up to 36 monthly installments. More info...
Faculty of Arts & Humanities via distance learning
Bachelor's Degree
World History via distance learning
130 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program.
Composition:
+ 40 credits in General Education (may be transferred from previous education and professional experience)
+ 69 Academic credits - World History Online
+ Other additional subjects
+ 40 credits in General Education (may be transferred from previous education and professional experience) More info...
TRANS - Credits transferred from previous education
Bircham International University recognizes and transfers academic credits earned at other educational institutions.
CFLEX - Credits validated from professional experience
Bircham International University may recognize knowledge and skills from work and life experiences.
+ 69 Academic credits: World History Online
BIU Earned Credits
Credits earned through the completion of academic work at Bircham International University (Reports, Projects and Thesis).
1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credits (30 hours of study).
Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 academic credits):
You may study any subject as an independent online continuing education course. More info...
General college level continuing education course. No pre-requisites.
201HIS - Civilization & Culture
202HIS - Ancient Civilizations
203HIS - The Search for Meaning
204HIS - Philosophic Trends
205HIS - Literature & Culture
206HIS - Art & Philosophy
207HIS - Art & Religion
208HIS - World History
311HIS - Mediterranean, Greeks & Romans
312HIS - The Dark & Middle Ages
313HIS - The Renaissance & The Baroque
314HIS - American History
315HIS - The Modern & Industrial Ages
316HIS - Revolutions, Wars & Colonialism
317HIS - History of the Middle East
318HIS - History of the Far East
421HIS - Art History
422HIS - Comparative Historical Analysis
423HIS - Comparative Religion
424HIS - Comparative Literature
425HIS - Contemporary World History
426HIS - Contemporary Religious Thought
427HIS - Humanities
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Bibliography: World History via distance learning
The corresponding textbooks are included in the fees. Once the fee has been paid, the books may take between two to five weeks to reach your address. Bircham International University offices may inform you at any time of the status of your books. If the book is in English, the required report must be written in English unless you have requested to write it in other language and have gained Bircham International University authorization. More info...
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+ Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board.
Other additional subjects - For example:
American Literature
Archaeological Analysis: Ceramics
Archaeological Analysis: Faunal Remains
Archaeological Analysis: Soil & Stone
Archaeology
Archaeology: Human Origins
Cross Cultural Social Perspectives
Cultural Anthropology
Cultural Studies
Folk Societies & Lifestyles
History of Wars
Human Evolution
Literature: Forms, Genres, History
Multicultural Diversity
Museum Exhibitions & Operations
Physical Anthropology
Prehistory: Human Ancestors
Prehistory: Migrations & Cultures
Society, Family & Marriage
The Art of War
Theory of Drama & Comedy
World Cultures
World Myths & Beliefs
Admission requirements: Bachelor's - World History
Bircham International University distance learning degree admission requirements differ depending upon the Faculty and the major of study. There is no discrimination with respect to race, color, sex, beliefs and/or religion. A minimum of 30% of the total number of credits required by any adult degree program syllabus has to be transferred from previous education and/or validated from professional experience in order to gain admission. A maximum of 20% of the total number of credits required by the distance learning degree program can be transferred from professional and life experience. More info...
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About on-campus education: “I was obsessed with traditional education. Year after year, I would stubbornly sign up for classes and then end up dropping out because of my job and trips restrictions. Today, I am forever thankful to BIU for providing me with an educational alternative”. More info...
Learning outcomes: Bachelor's - World History
The following learning outcomes are compatible with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) for lifelong learning and continuing education. The EQF directives facilitate acceptance of this course credits by many higher education institution. These learning outcomes are achieved after completion of this course with a passing grade. Better grades will demonstrate higher analysis, evaluation and critical thinking skills. More info...
EQF LEVEL 4. Specialized knowledge and comprehension.
Outcome resulting from comprehensive reading and classification of the main concepts of the book.
After a comprehensive reading of the course suggested textbook, the student will explain the interrelationships, hierarchy, and overall meaning of World History key concepts. The selected concepts will then become the skeleton for the development of the required written report. Several reviews and adjustments of the course contents will be necessary to meet the 20 to 35 pages report length limits and demonstrate a solid and specialized knowledge about World History. More info...
EQF LEVEL 5. Applicable knowledge and problem resolution.
Outcome resulting from course content analysis and practical applications included in the report.
The student is required to illustrate the contents with examples of practical application or case studies to analyze the effect and potential results of the application of the knowledge about World History. This process also involves the transformation of the information learned: graphic and numeric data into verbal and vice versa; as well as interpreting, explaining, and summarizing the main ideas of World History and their applicability in the professional field of Arts & Humanities. More info...
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Bachelor's Degree - Arts & Humanities
World History Online
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Bachelor's Degree - World History
