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Master of History

Washington State University

  • Vancouver, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A one-year research master's in History completed through an independent supervised thesis.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights: yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in History in Research Master to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in historical analysis
  • Primary sources and interpretation. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Museum Assistant
  • Heritage Coordinator
  • Research Assistant

Curriculum

  • Independent research project in History guided by a supervisor
  • Supported by research training and regular supervisory meetings
  • And completed with a thesis for examination. Students join the school's research community and its research training and events.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Equivalent of a US bachelor degree from an accredited institution with a 3.0 cumulative GPA (4.0 scale) or a B average
  • Three letters of recommendation and acceptance by the programme
  • GRE only where the programme requires it. English: IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 75 or Duolingo 105 unless exempt
  • Programmes may set higher minimums.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Equivalent of a US bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution (typically four years beyond grade 12), Three letters of recommendation, Admission also needs the department or programme to accept the applicant, GRE only where the programme requires it

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 75 (new TOEFL 4)
  • TOEFL PBT 540
  • Duolingo 105
  • PTE Academic 56
  • Cambridge 176

Documents you’ll need

  • Post-secondary academic transcripts from all institutions attended
  • English translations if applicable
  • English proficiency evidence or an accepted exemption
  • Additional program-specific application materials as required

How to apply

  1. Check the programme requirements and priority deadlines: 10 January for fall
  2. 1 July for spring. Apply through the Graduate School portal GradCAS (engineering programmes use EngineeringCAS) and pay the 100 USD non-refundable fee. Submit transcripts
  3. English proof and recommendations listed at The programme recommends admission and the Graduate School decides. After admission
  4. send the Certificate of Finances and follow the visa steps at.

Other costs

Tuition per year$32,585, $31,233 USD
Application fee$100 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusVancouver
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts and Sciences
DepartmentDepartment of History
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    January 2028

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    No deadline listed

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.