Overview

The History programme at University of Nevada, Las Vegas is designed to broaden and deepen the student’s understanding of the heritage of human experience. It also sharpens scholarly skills and provides for some specialization in specific fields or periods of history.

Career Possibilities

A degree in history provides students with the skills necessary for success in a wide range of careers and professions ranging from business to law, social services, and education. The department seeks to train majors in the specific skills and knowledge necessary for public school teaching and for graduate student in history or in professional schools.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Historiography
Colloquium in American Cultural/Intellectual History
Colloquium in American Western History
Colloquium in American History
Seminar in American History
Intellectual History

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

35 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Las Vegas, United States

Disciplines

History View 536 other Masters in History in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

All domestic and international applicants must review and follow the Graduate College Admission and Registration Requirements.

An overall undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.00.

A grade point average of at least 3.30 in history courses.

Recommendations from two former instructors addressing the applicant's preparedness for graduate work in history.

A minimum of 18 credits in history.

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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

28895 USD / year

≈ 28895 USD / year
Out-of-State

8416 USD / year

≈ 8416 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

28605 USD / year

≈ 28605 USD / year

Living costs

Las Vegas

United States

880 - 1430 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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General requirements

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