Overview

They learn to recognize the enormous range of human experiences across the centuries and to express their findings orally and in writing. East Carolina University's History, M.A. graduates are able to think critically, write effectively, and assess the dynamics of the world around them. History graduates learn how to become life-long learners, capable of success in a wide variety of fields. No matter what the future holds, there will always be jobs for people with these abilities. Graduate assistantships and a number of competitive scholarships are available for qualified, full-time students. These positions provide both teaching and research experience. ECU's nationally recognized chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honorary society, provides students the opportunity to present their research at scholarly conferences.

ECU Advantage

The history department's graduate program is built upon a solid foundation: its outstanding research faculty and exceptional graduate students. Twenty-seven history professors are currently part of the university's graduate faculty. These scholars cover the major areas of American history as well as many important nations and time periods concerning the history of Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa. Several history professors also possess extensive professional training in nautical archaeology as well as maritime and naval history.Members of the department maintain an active research agenda, publishing articles in the major historical journals, as well as books with leading university and commercial presses. Our master's graduates have gone on to pursue doctoral degrees at leading institutions throughout the U.S. and abroad. Others have secured employment teaching history at community colleges and secondary schools, while others have found positions with local, state and federal agencies, as well as the private sector.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Historical Research and Writing
Seminar in United States History
Seminar in European or Non-Western History
Two additional graduate-level seminars in History
Electives in History or related fields
Master's thesis or research paper

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00

More details

International Students: no set deadline but students should allow an additional one to two months prior to the deadlines for processing the required paperwork.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

History View 603 other Masters in History in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale
Official transcripts
Statement of purpose
Writing sample
Three letters of recommendation

Tuition Fee

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International

20807 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20807 USD per year during 12 months.
National

20807 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20807 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

7658 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7658 USD per year during 12 months.

Distance Education: Non-Resident: $18,361/Year; Resident: $5,213/Year

Living costs for Greenville

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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