Overview
Do you love history? Preserve it for future generations
Our Library and Information Science - Archives Management and History program at Simmons University helps students pursuing archival positions gain the knowledge they need more efficiently through a dual-degree program in history and archives management. You'll master skills in library and information science, archives management, historical methods and research and history.
Students do internships at Boston institutions such as the Massachusetts State Archives, the Massachusetts Historical Society, the John F. Kennedy Library, the U.S.S. Constitution Museum and Harvard University. You'll also complete a thesis project based on original research.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Reference/Information Services
- Information Organization
- Technology for Information Professionals
- Establishing Archives and Manuscript Programs
- Appraisal of Archives and Manuscripts
- Archives, History and Collective Memory
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- International applicants to the master's degree program are requested to apply for the term commencing in September only
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Credits
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Disciplines
History Management Studies View 1918 other Masters in Management Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
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
- 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 or IELTS scores, if English is not the first language.
- Non-refundable application fee of $35
Tuition Fee
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International
38332 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1345 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
38332 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1345 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Boston
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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Funding
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