Overview

The curriculum requires coursework distributed across four of the department’s five fields of concentration: History of Africa and the Middle East, History of Asia, History of Europe, History of Latin America and the Caribbean, and History of the United States.

Key Features

Students will explore one of these areas of concentration, and will complete a significant work of historical scholarship, a master’s thesis under the supervision of a thesis director. Students desiring recommendation for doctoral work will demonstrate competence in at least one foreign language

The History degree from The City University of New York is also suited to teachers in the social sciences with initial certification who wish to deepen their knowledge of history as they complete the master’s degree qualification demanded for professional certification. Careers in cultural institutions are also open to students with the professional training in historical research provided by the master’s program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Historical Method

History of Africa

History of the Middle East

Ancient European and Mediterranean History

Medieval European and Mediterranean History

The Russian Revolution: 1917-1991

History of South and Southeast Asia

History of East Asia

History of Europe

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-20 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-02 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Satisfactory completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.

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Submit a $75.00 non-refundable application fee.

Applicants must submit a one page letter explaining their interest in pursuing the Master of Arts in History.

A ten-page research-based writing sample preferably written for a history course.

Two letters of recommendation from professors under whom the applicant has studied or other persons who can comment directly on the applicant's potential as a graduate student and scholar.

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Tuition Fee

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International

27360 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 855 USD per credit
National

27360 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 855 USD per credit

Local students: $5,545 / semester

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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