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Overview
Prepare for the future by examining the past
Through an individualized course of study, you will gain a broad understanding of diverse eras and places and deepen your knowledge of specialized historical topics. 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.
Pursuing either a Master's in History or a dual degree in history/teaching or history/archives management, our students at Simmons University are well prepared for careers in education, research, archives management, librarianship, curation and various other forms of public history.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- 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
- 9/11 Narratives
- Memory and the Holocaust
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Spring (January): Rolling admission after priority deadline.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
Credits
36 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
History Ancient History Modern History View 324 other Masters in Modern History in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A completed online application form
- Current résumé
- Statement of purpose that addresses the following: Discuss your reasons for pursuing history at the graduate level. Include any information about your academic background, your research interests, and your future aspirations as they pertain to this degree program.
- Two letters of recommendation, at least one from an academic source
- Interview (strongly recommended).
- 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 (payable to Simmons University)
Tuition Fee
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20250 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1125 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
20250 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1125 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Boston
1560 - 3239 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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MPOWER Financing Student Loans between $2,001 - $100,000 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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