Our understanding of history is in a perpetual state of flux. We are constantly raising new questions about the past and exploring innovative approaches to addressing complex problems. In our program you will learn to interpret sources and analyze different perspectives.
History, M.A.
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About
We combine coursework with strong faculty mentoring in areas like American history, modern Europe, East Asia and the Middle East, global and comparative history, women and gender, maritime history, the Atlantic world, memory studies and public history. You will also have access to a vibrant array of historic sites and manuscript collections that surround our Boston campus.
Programme Structure
- Archives, History, and Collective Memory
- Film and Historical Representations
- Sites of History: Research Seminar in Public History
- Seminar in the History of Women and Gender
- Cross-Cultural Encounters
- Reforms and Revolutions in Asia
- Rape of Nanjing
- 9/11 Narratives
- Memory and the Holocaust
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 24 months
- Credits 36 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
English Language Requirements
You need the following TOEFL iBT ® score:
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Minimum required score:
100The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.
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Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: 3
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
- A completed online application or paper application form
- Current résumé
- Statement of purpose
- Two letters of recommendation, at least one from an academic source
- Interview (recommended): To schedule an interview, call 617–521–2915
- An analytical writing sample (preferably a research paper written for a college course)
- Official college transcripts from every college or university attended. Must include degree conferral.
- TOEFL scores, if English is not the applicant's first language
- Non-refundable application fee of $35
Tuition Fee
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1052 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1052 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months.
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Living costs for Boston
- 1560 - 3240 USD/monthLiving Costs
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.
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