Overview

A student who has an undergraduate major in history may be permitted to take six to nine hours of graduate work in a related field in courses approved by the Graduate Advisor. A student who presents an undergraduate minor in history must complete the entire program in the field of history.

Joint Undergraduate Master's Program (JUMP)

This History degree from Western Kentucky University offers a Joint Undergraduate Master's Program (JUMP) which provides academically outstanding students the opportunity to complete both an undergraduate and graduate degree in approximately five years. Contact the graduate program coordinator for additional information.

Accreditation

Western Kentucky University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, specialist, and doctorate degrees.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Historiography
Thesis Research/Writing
Electives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bowling Green, United States

Disciplines

History View 562 other Masters in History in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

153 _(verbal)

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of at least 18 undergraduate credit-hours in history with a grade point average of at least 3.0 in history courses (on a 4.0 scale)
An overall undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
A GRE Verbal Reasoning section score of at least 500 (if taken before Aug. 2011) or 153 (if taken Aug. 2011 or later)
Applicants must also submit:
A brief (approximately 750 words) personal statement that discusses why they wish to pursue the Master of Arts degree in History;
A sample research paper (at least five pages long).
The History Department will admit students twice a year on a competitive, academic merit-based basis.

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Tuition Fee

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International

34308 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 953 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

33012 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 917 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

21852 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 607 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Bowling Green

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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