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Bachelor of History

Northeastern Illinois University

  • Chicago, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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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: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): 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

  • High school graduation with a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale guarantees admission (test-optional)
  • Transfer students need 2.0
  • Non-US transcripts evaluated by a NACES member or NEIU
  • English proof
  • Signed financial statement and sponsor bank letters (https://www.neiu.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/requirements).

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

High school graduation (transcript, Foreign transcripts evaluated by a NACES member or NEIU OIP), Transfer students with college credits admitted at 2.0 GPA.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 61
  • TOEFL PBT 500
  • PTE Academic 44
  • Duolingo 105
  • Cambridge B2 First 170

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy.

How to apply

  1. Check requirements and deadlines: international deadlines are Fall July 15
  2. Spring November 1
  3. Summer April Apply online at there is no application fee for bachelor's programmes. Submit the application
  4. Official high school transcript
  5. Non-US transcripts evaluated by a NACES member or NEIU
  6. Passport copy
  7. Signed Undergraduate Financial Statement Form and sponsor bank letters
  8. Plus Form I-94 and I-20 if applying from within the US. Prove English with a test score report
  9. SAELL Level 4 or a waiver.

Other costs

Tuition per year$25,769, $26,116 USD
Application fee$30 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusMain Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts and Sciences
DepartmentHistory
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteEligible applicants may apply for available NEIU Foundation and university scholarships, Individual awards can limit eligibility by major, Residency, Or student status.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    1 Dec 2026

    18 days left

  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    1 Apr 2027

    139 days left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Scholarships

Eligible applicants may apply for available NEIU Foundation and university scholarships, Individual awards can limit eligibility by major, Residency, Or student status.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.