Overview

The History M.A. programme at Kansas State University provides students with a comprehensive environment to master historical methodology and thematic expertise. This postgraduate degree is designed to foster critical thinking and advanced research skills through a curriculum that balances broad historical knowledge with specialised investigation. Students benefit from a department renowned for its scholarly contributions and its commitment to exploring the complexities of the human past.

Why History at Kansas State University?

The department is home to one of the premier military history programmes in the United States, bolstered by the interdisciplinary Security Studies initiative. Students gain unique access to primary source materials due to the university's proximity to the Eisenhower and Truman Presidential Libraries. The presence of the Institute for Military History and the Chapman Center for Rural Studies provides exceptional research infrastructure and opportunities for engagement with world-renowned visiting scholars. Furthermore, the faculty includes specialists in diverse fields such as the history of science, technology, and medicine, as well as social and cultural history focusing on gender, race, and labor.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 21042 per year
National fee: USD 21042 per year
Local fee: USD 10534 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum allows students to focus on specific geographical or thematic areas while developing professional research competencies. Modules may include:

Military History
Social and Cultural History
Science, Technology, and Medicine
U.S. History
European History
Security Studies
Gender and Sexuality
Immigration, Labor, Race and Ethnicity
Historical Archaeology

Careers with History

Graduates of the programme are well-prepared for a variety of professional pathways. Many students progress to Ph.D. programmes at leading institutions to pursue careers in academia and high-level research. Others find success in public history roles, including positions as curators, archivists, and education officers within museums and historical societies. The analytical and communication skills developed during the course also support careers in secondary education, government service, and the private sector where complex data interpretation and narrative construction are valued.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Historiography

Seminar in American History

Seminar in Modern European History

Seminar in Writing History for Publication

Seminar in Military History

Seminar in American Military Affairs

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to the M.A. program, you must have received a bachelor's degree. Applicants without a strong undergraduate background in history may be required to take some of our undergraduate courses as a condition of admission.

Tuition Fees

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21042 USD / year

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21042 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

10534 USD / year

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Living costs

Manhattan

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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