Overview

History faculty have received national and international recognition in scholarly research and publishing while maintaining a strong commitment to students and teaching. The department has particular strengths in early American history, Southern history, African American history, trans-Atlantic history, public history and modern U.S. and European history.

Rigorous courses offer strong academic training with emphasis on researching, writing and developing professional leadership. Located on an urban campus between Richmond’s vibrant downtown and the historic Fan district, the History programme at Virginia Commonwealth University takes advantage of multiple research and internship opportunities in which students can make connections with professionals working in the field. The professors and students alike cultivate community partnerships for ongoing historical investigations.

Student learning outcomes

Graduates of the programme will:

Develop the ability to analyze and evaluate the processes and methodologies historians use to study the past

Develop the ability to think critically about scholarly works of history

Develop the ability to conduct investigative research and present interpretations orally and in writing

Develop the ability to understand the multitude of forces that shape the human experience and critically evaluate change and continuity over time

Develop the ability to combine a rigorous research programme with real-world experiential learning

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Historiography and Methodology

Studies in American History

Studies in European History

Studies in Ethnic and Social History

Studies in Virginia and Southern History

Studies in African-American History

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

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General requirements

Normally, 30 credit hours of undergraduate history courses, of which 18 credit hours should be at the upper-division level

A GPA indicative of the ability to successfully pursue a graduate degree

Three letters of recommendation from persons qualified to provide information concerning the applicant’s probable success in graduate school

Satisfactory completion of the Graduate Record Examination

Submission of a written statement of intent, indicating why the applicant wishes to pursue a graduate degree in history

The submission of a writing sample, demonstrating the applicant’s writing ability and research skills, is strongly encouraged

All non-native English-speaking applicants must provide evidence of English language proficiency

Virginia Commonwealth University requires international students to meet specific health insurance standards. For complete information, please consult a university representative.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

19950 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19950 USD / year

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In-State

18724 USD / year

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Additional Details

Yearly Tuition Fee for In-State Residents: $18,724 USD.

Living costs

Richmond

United States

1071 - 1750 USD / month

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