Overview

Public History from Western Michigan University trains socially responsible professionals to serve in diverse venues at the local, regional, national, and international levels. Public history enriches communities, offering educational opportunities and planning information that may structure essential choices about our natural and built environments. WMU's public history program relies on a rich blend of resources and methodologies, emphasizing the examination of regional environments, places, and economic systems.

Careers

Our graduates work for the government, in private foundations, at museums, archives, historic homes, and in a multitude of other settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Americas

Pre-Modern World (Ancient, Medieval, Early Modern)

Modern World (Post-1800)

Europe

Middle East and Africa

South, East and Central Asia

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kalamazoo, United States

Disciplines

Modern History View 62 other Masters in Modern History in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An application form, which will include information on educational background.

A curriculum vitae (c.v., or résumé) that describes the applicant’s employment or activities aside from education.

Three confidential letters of recommendation, preferably from the applicant’s former professors.

A detailed statement from the student

Official and Recent Graduate Record Examination scores.

Transcripts. Request one official transcript from each post-secondary institution (college or university) that you have attended.

A representative writing sample of at least 20 pages.

Language proficiency statement.

Official TOEFL scores

A copy of diploma (with an English translation) for degrees earned outside of the United States.

Official original transcripts with English translation.

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

15620 USD / year

≈ 15620 USD / year
Out-of-State

15620 USD / year

≈ 15620 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10414 USD / year

≈ 10414 USD / year

Additional Details

Local Summer: 2,386 International Summer: 3,579

Living costs

Kalamazoo

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Kalamazoo

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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