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Overview
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. 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.
Plan of Study
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.
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Major fields are:
- 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
- Apply before
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Language
English
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
History Ancient History Modern History View 101 other Masters in Modern History in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 100
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7
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 Fee
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International
1768 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1768 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months. -
National
1768 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1768 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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