Students who wish to investigate an age of tumultuous politics and global wars might be interested in a modern history program. These courses tend to focus on political, philosophical and social topics from the Age of Reason to the current day.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.

Online learning refers to use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. With online learning one has the flexibility to access their studies at any time and from anywhere they can log on.