World History + Law Basics
World History and Law Basics is the usual choice for students who see themselves in law, public service or law enforcement. If you want to know how laws are made, why governments make the decisions they do and how people can defend their rights, this pair gives you a solid starting point for legal and related majors.
The two subjects work well together. History shows you where modern states and legal systems came from, while law explains how they function today. Expect a lot of reading and memorizing of dates, terms and definitions, but clear logical thinking matters just as much. If you enjoy arguing with facts and digging into why things happened, this pair is worth a close look.
This pair suits you if
You like to make a case
You prefer to back up your opinion with facts rather than emotions.
Fairness matters to you
You notice when people are treated unfairly and want to know how to fix it through legal means.
You are comfortable with text
Long documents and dense textbook chapters do not scare you, they help you understand a topic.
You are curious about society
You follow the news and want to understand how decisions are made in your country and the world.
Who it suits
Personality types
Strong intelligences
- Linguistic
- Interpersonal
- Logical-mathematical
Majors you can apply for
Jurisprudence
The core program for future lawyers, where law becomes your main professional discipline.
International Law
A fit if you want to work with agreements between countries and international organizations.
Law Enforcement
Trains specialists for the police, the prosecutor's office and other bodies that uphold the law.
Customs Affairs
Combines knowledge of legislation with control over goods crossing the border.
Public and Local Administration
Prepares you for government work, where both the law and the history of the state matter.
Corporate and Business Law
Opens the way to legal roles in companies, banks and consulting firms.
Criminal Law and Forensics
For students drawn to investigating crimes and defending people in court.
History and Law Teacher Education
Lets you teach school students about society, the state and their own rights.
Program groups and 2026 grants
- Law B049
135 grants, passing score from 126, median 130
Main competition, full-time study. Quotas and separate state orders can have lower scores. Check your chances
How to prepare
Build a timeline
Draw a timeline of the key events in world history and keep it where you can see it. Dates stick better when they are linked to each other.
Learn terms through examples
For every legal concept, come up with a real-life situation. An example is far easier to remember than a dry definition.
Practice by topic
Work through individual sections first, then move on to full practice tests to find your weak spots.
Check the current program
UNT topics and rules can change, so look up the current test specification on testcenter.kz at the start of the school year.
Frequently asked questions
What can I study with History and Law on the UNT?
This pair most often leads to jurisprudence, international law, law enforcement and related programs. Check the exact list of majors for each pair on testcenter.kz and on university websites.
Is Law Basics a hard subject?
It requires careful reading and precise knowledge of terms. With regular practice tests and reviewing your mistakes, it becomes quite manageable.
Does this pair make sense if I am not sure I want to be a lawyer?
Yes, it also opens up public administration and teaching programs, not only law. Take the career test on MansApp to see which professions suit you best.
Not sure which pair to pick?
Take the MBTI and Gardner tests: the report shows which directions fit you personally.