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
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
History Ancient History Modern History View 293 other Masters in Ancient History in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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 Fee
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International
14025 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 935 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
14025 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 935 USD per credit during 24 months. -
In-State
3615 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 241 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Carrollton
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.