University of Southern California

USA
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Bachelor

Law, History, and Culture

DegreeBachelor
FieldBA Law, History & Culture
Duration4 years
Tuition73260.00

Overview

An interdisciplinary Bachelor’s programme at the University of Southern California exploring how law, history, and culture shape societies. You’ll study legal reasoning through humanities perspectives and develop strong research and writing skills for law school, graduate study, or policy-focused careers.

About this programme

Overview

The Bachelor’s programme in Law, History, and Culture at the University of Southern California offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the intricate relationship between legal systems, historical narratives, and cultural contexts. Over the course of four years, students will engage in a comprehensive study of legal reasoning from a humanities perspective, equipping them with essential research and writing skills that are valuable for law school, graduate studies, or careers in public policy.

What you'll study

Core academic focus

  • Legal reasoning and interpretation through historical and cultural contexts
  • Research and writing skills grounded in primary and secondary sources
  • Comparative perspectives on legal systems and institutions

Indicative course areas

  • American Law
  • The Constitution in Transitional Perspective
  • Politics, Social Organization, and Law
  • Roman Law
  • Athenian Law and Society
  • Law, Politics, and Public Policy

Learning activities you can expect

  • Seminar-style discussions and close readings of legal and historical materials
  • Analytical writing assignments and research projects
  • Optional electives that may connect law with literature, philosophy, and human rights

Capstone / final project

  • Students typically complete a substantial research paper or culminating writing requirement as outlined by the programme’s academic plan and advising.

Entry requirements

For admission to the programme, there are no GRE or GMAT requirements. While a specific minimum GPA is not stated, admission decisions are generally based on your academic record and overall application strength.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Law, History, and Culture programme will be well-prepared for a variety of career paths. Many pursue further education in law school or graduate programmes, while others may enter into careers in public policy, advocacy, education, or research. The interdisciplinary nature of the programme equips students with critical thinking and analytical skills applicable across numerous fields.

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