Overview

In the History MA degree offered by The University of Vermont, our faculty are distinguished both as active scholars and as engaged teachers, and our graduate program is based on close mentoring relationships between faculty and graduate students.

Students who complete the MA in history should:

Possess detailed historical knowledge of key events and periods in their areas of expertise and be able to explain their significance.
Be able to discuss and critique historiographical trends and developments and assess the nature of scholarly debates and disputes in their fields of study.
Be able to display skills of critical analysis. In the field of history these include the ability to develop persuasive arguments, evaluate the use of evidence and the effectiveness of arguments in the work of other historians.
Be able to conduct original research that contributes to knowledge. In completing research of this nature (which might appear in the form of written essays, websites or other digital media, or historically-oriented exhibits) students showcase their ability to situate their work in scholarly conversations and debates, identify and utilize a substantial base of primary source material, and write high-quality historical prose in proper academic form.
Be able to discuss and present their work orally in ways that reflect both their grasp of the material and an ability to speak about it in an accessible manner.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History American Architecture

History on the Land

Historic Pres: Devlpmnt Econ

Historic Preservation Law

Rschg Historic Structure/Sites

Community Preservation Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Burlington, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of purpose (explaining the student’s intellectual interests and goals)
Three letters of recommendation (normally from academic mentors or professors)
A writing sample (normally a research paper completed in an undergraduate history course demonstrating the use of primary sources)
Electronic Application
Application Fee of $65.00 for Master and Doctoral
Email addresses for three people who will provide letters of recommendation. This information is submitted within the application and letters are sent from the recommender directly to us through the application portal.
One transcript from each institution you have attended, including the one you currently attend. Unofficial transcripts uploaded by you are sufficient for the review process for most programs. Official transcripts are only required if you are admitted.
Residential Status Questionnaire
Test scores for English proficiency for applicants whose native language is not English.

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Tuition Fee

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International

36000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1200 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

36000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1200 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

20760 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 692 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Burlington

1269 - 1888 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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