Overview

As a master’s student, you will develop basic analytic techniques, broaden your knowledge in a specialty of your choosing and conduct original research in this area, working closely with your advisor. The History programme at Syracuse University can be earned according to one of the two following plans, allowing you to complete the programme based on your professional goals and interests.

Career Resources

In addition to close faculty mentorship, Maxwell graduate students who choose to enter the workforce have access to many career tools and resources, including Syracuse University’s exclusive online job and internship portal, alumni directories, networking treks and skill-building resources. As you start thinking about your post-graduation goals, career advisors are available—in person, via drop-in virtual appointment and via text – to help translate your academic work into professional opportunities.

Programme Structure

Examination Option: The student must complete 30 credits of coursework including three seminars. No more than nine credits may be taken outside the department. A 3.0 (B) average is required in all courses. Transfer of credit is subject to Graduate School regulations. Students must complete a language requirement. All students must pass a comprehensive oral examination in one field of history. The student may not enroll for more than 30 credits of coursework prior to taking the examination.
Thesis Option: The student completes 24 credits of coursework, a language qualification, and a passing thesis, that carries 6 thesis credits. The thesis must be read and approved by the advisor and two other faculty members with whom the student has taken courses.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Syracuse, United States

Disciplines

History View 534 other Masters in History in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application

$75 application fee

Transcripts

Personal Statement

Résumé/CV

Recommendations

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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

36270 USD / year

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Out-of-State

36270 USD / year

≈ 36270 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36270 USD / year

≈ 36270 USD / year

Living costs

Syracuse

United States

935 - 1370 USD / month

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

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