Overview

Rather than being merely a collection of courses, the History MA program from University of Massachusetts Boston requires intense commitment to historical scholarship and practice. The MA serves as a terminal degree for students seeking exposure to historical study before entering a variety of careers, as well as a preparatory degree for those interested in pursuing a PhD at another institution.

Learning outcomes

The History MA program is designed to enhance the research, writing, and analytical skills of students, as well as provide a broad and advanced background in history content. Our graduates have gone on to a variety of jobs, including high-school teachers, college history professors, museum professionals, archivists, public historians, and writers.

In this program, you will:

Develop advanced knowledge of historical theories, research methods, and analytical frameworks, allowing you to critically analyze primary and secondary sources, interpret historical events, and construct well-supported arguments
Cultivate expertise in a specific historical period, region, or theme, deepening your understanding of the complexities of human experiences, cultural dynamics, and socio-political developments across different historical contexts
Hone your research, writing, and communication skills, enabling you to effectively convey historical knowledge, engage in scholarly discourse, and contribute to the broader understanding of history through your research

What you'll study

All courses in the History MA program are taught by full-time UMass Boston History faculty. Course times for graduate classes are generally in the late afternoon and early evening to accommodate working students and those with other obligations. All graduate classes are taught as small seminars with no more than 15 students per class. The course offerings cover a wide variety of U.S., European, and non-Western topics, allowing students to sample a range of historical topics. The History MA program also offers a completely online MA. Online courses are also available to students enrolled in the traditional History MA program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Archival Methods and Practices
Transforming Archives and History in the Digital Era
Internship in Archives and Information Management
Master of Arts Thesis
Interpreting History in Public Approaches to Public History Practice
Internship in Public History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants will normally be expected to have majored in history as undergraduates and maintained a 3.0 cumulative average in the major.
College Transcripts: You must provide transcripts from all colleges you attended and earned 6 credits or more.
Three letters of recommendation.
Statement of Purpose: One of the most important pieces of the application file is the personal statement or statement of purpose. The statement should be roughly 1500 words.
Writing Sample: The History Department also requires the submission of a writing sample. Ideally, an applicant’s writing sample should be a paper written for a college class, preferably in History.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE): Although the GRE is not required, we strongly recommend that applicants take the GRE and submit their scores with their application.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29932 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29932 USD / year

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In-State

15410 USD / year

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Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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