Overview

Whether your subject of interest is medieval medicine, American slavery, or European trade networks, our History program at Fordham University has a large, diverse faculty and offers a broad range of topics and methodologies. You’ll choose from one of two concentrations:

Medieval history focuses on the history of Europe from the collapse of the Roman Empire to the 15th century.
Modern history focuses on Europe and the Americas, and encompassing any period from 1500 to present.

In the spirit of the Jesuit principle of cura personalis—care for the whole person—you’ll receive the personal attention you need to hone your unique skills and produce scholarship of the highest quality. The M.A. is personalized and student oriented with opportunities to develop individualized tutorials with leading experts in your chosen field of study.

Key Facts

The M.A. in History builds skills and training transferable to a wide variety of professions and can be fit to your personal career goals. It enhances credentials and training for teaching in the New York and New Jersey State Social Studies curriculum. It prepares you for careers in fields related to business, public policy, administration, law, and humanitarian organizations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Medieval Political Cultures
Medieval Intellectual Cultures
Church Law & Medieval Society
Medieval England
Medieval Women and Family
Archives and Narratives of Global History
The United States and Human Rights: An International History
European City: 1700-2000
Global Migrations
Approaches to Global, Transnational, & Intellectual Histories

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-03 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30-32

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, 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.

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General requirements

Official transcripts
Resume/CV: (submit via the online application)
Statement of intent: (up to 500 words, submitted electronically, via the online application)
Writing Sample: (5 – 20 pages submitted electronically, via the online application)
Three letters of recommendation: Submitted directly via the online application.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

40512 USD / year

≈ 40512 USD / year
Out-of-State

40512 USD / year

≈ 40512 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

40512 USD / year

≈ 40512 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 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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Credits

Delivered

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English requirements

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Living costs

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Financing

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