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PhD of History

Louisiana State University

  • Baton Rouge, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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Louisiana State University campus

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

  • Conferred bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution
  • 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the previous degree or last 60 credit hours
  • Programmes add their own requirements (GRE/GMAT
  • Letters
  • Statement).
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (previous degree or last 60 credit hours).

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Conferred bachelor's (or master's) degree from an accredited institution, Programmes add their own requirements.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • TOEFL PBT 550
  • PTE Academic 59
  • Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Research Proposal (if required).

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$30,168 USD
Application fee$70 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusBaton Rouge main campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Humanities & Social Sciences
DepartmentHistory
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value54
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 May 2027

    168 days left

  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    1 Oct 2027

    321 days left

  • Program starts

    June 2028

    Apply by

    1 Feb 2028

    444 days left

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  • The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.