Overview

About the program

The department also offers coursework in African history, Middle Eastern history, and Asian history.

The Boston College M.A.in History is a “taught” degree, meaning that while students will take at least one research seminar, and have the opportunity to write a Master’s Thesis, the degree is largely based on course work.

All candidates for the M.A. in history are encouraged to pursue an individualized course of study developed in conjunction with their faculty advisor and selected by the student during the first year in the program. In making their selection of courses and seminars, students are urged to widen their chronological and cultural horizons while deepening and specifying one special area of concentration.

The M.A. is a terminal degree, but many students will use it as an opportunity to strengthen their application to Ph.D. programs. Others will find employment in education, public history, archives and the private sector.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

US history

Medieval history

Early Modern European history

Modern European history

British and Irish

Asian history

Latin American history

Middle Eastern history

International and Global history

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

an application form, which can be found on the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences website

a statement of purpose (one or two pages) emphasizing your intellectual interests and your reasons for choosing Boston College

undergraduate and graduate transcripts

GRE General Test is optional. GRE general scores taken within the last five years.

at least three letters of recommendation

a writing sample (preferably 10 to 15 pages) of a research paper written for a recent course or one written expressly for the application

TOEFL or IELTS scores for international applicants

Tuition Fees

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64860 USD / year

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64860 USD / year

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Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Financing

Funding

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