Overview

Students are trained in research, writing and teaching, as well as in skills essential to careers in museums, archives and historic preservation. The program also provides preparation for doctoral study in history and related fields.

The History program at the University of South Alabama features a talented and dedicated faculty with a distinguished record of scholarship, teaching and professional service. The program can normally be completed in two years of full-time study. Students who join the program are typically an enthusiastic group, ranging from recent college graduates to mid-career professionals, current secondary teachers and retirees. Most students aspire to begin careers in teaching, research or public history, while others are pursuing their love of history in a systematic way.

Careers in History

A master's degree in history provides opportunities for students to pursue careers in a variety of industries or advance themselves in their current career. Graduates have gone on to Ph.D. programs at Rutgers, Rice, University of Memphis, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan State, Missouri, UMASS-Amherst, Alabama and Auburn.

Others have obtained archival and museum positions at the Mobile Historical Development Commission, Mobile Municipal Archives, Museum of Mobile, Alabama Department of Archives and History, National Archives and other institutions across the nation. Our graduates also work to strengthen their preparation for careers in law, journalism, historic preservation, secondary teaching and other fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Historiography

Modern European Historiography

World Historiography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-20 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Mobile, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
minimum grade-point average of 3.0 in all undergraduate work

official transcripts from all previous undergraduate and graduate institutions

statement of purpose (approximately two pages) explaining reasons for wishing to enter the program
writing sample such as an original history research paper or essay
three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic preparation and scholarly potential (If applicant previously attended a graduate program in History, two of the three letters must be from those familiar with the applicant's performance in the graduate program)
International students applying to the Graduate Program in History must comply with the requirements concerning the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

28800 USD / year

≈ 28800 USD / year
Out-of-State

28800 USD / year

≈ 28800 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

14400 USD / year

≈ 14400 USD / year

Living costs

Mobile

United States

801 - 1323 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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