Overview

Nothing prepares students for the future like a glimpse back into the past, which makes our History department the perfect place to hone your skills in research, critical thinking and writing. With such a solid liberal arts background, History majors are prepared for careers in law, business, banking, politics, journalism, teaching and government, not to mention research and teaching in specialized fields such as museum studies, women's issues and the development of the world's diverse societies and cultures, both ancient and modern.

Objectives

Students who receive the Master of Arts Degree in History from University of West Georgia will be able to:

Conduct historical research

Formulate and defend a historical argument in Standard English

Demonstrate knowledge of historiography and its changes over time

Demonstrate knowledge of the theory and practice of public history [for public history track only]

Demonstrate practical knowledge of a subfield of public history [for public history track only]

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

War, State, and Society in Early Modern Europe

The First World War

Special Topics in European History

Special Topics in World History

Public History

Theory and Practice of Oral History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-09 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-12 00:00:00 , International

More details

International applicants should apply six (6) months prior to the term of desired enrollment, unless your program's deadline is earlier.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

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Campus Location

Carrollton, United States

Disciplines

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate major or minor in history or a closely related field, including survey (or equivalent) courses in American History and European or World History.

A cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all work taken at all colleges.
An average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for a major in History or a closely related field.
A writing sample that indicates an ability to research and write at the graduate level
Personal statement
3 letters of recommendation. Electronic Recommendation Request forms will be available after your application has been submitted online.

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

28050 USD / year

≈ 28050 USD / year
Out-of-State

28050 USD / year

≈ 28050 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7230 USD / year

≈ 7230 USD / year

Living costs

Carrollton

United States

900 - 1400 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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