Overview

The History degree at James Madison University exposes students to the broad range of skills and issues associated with public history while providing them with a solid advanced background in history.

Key Features

Students also augment their academic training through internships in a range of public history settings including museums, archives, government agencies, libraries, historic preservation organizations, businesses, contract history firms, cultural resource management firms and historic sites.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Patterns of World History

Seminar in Historical Research Methods

Graduate Research and Writing Seminar

Thesis Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-21 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Harrisonburg, 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.

English requirements

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General requirements

Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions should be uploaded with your electronic application and may be used for departmental admission review purposes.

Statement of purpose (approximately 500 words) We invite you to discuss your intellectual and professional development thus far and how earning an M.A. in History at JMU will contribute to your development, both intellectually and professionally, as a historian.

Formal writing sample of approximately 10 to 20 pages that demonstrates the applicant's analytical abilities and writing skills

Three letters of recommendation

Any additional materials that demonstrate the applicant's preparation and potential for graduate study

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

39420 USD / year

≈ 39420 USD / year
Out-of-State

39420 USD / year

≈ 39420 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17190 USD / year

≈ 17190 USD / year

Living costs

Harrisonburg

United States

1050 - 1715 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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Key information

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Harrisonburg

Financing

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