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PhD of History

Washington State University

Pullman, United States
5 years
English
On campus
PhD

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 (or master degree where the programme requires it) with a 3.0 GPA or a B average
Three letters of recommendation and acceptance by the department. English: IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 75 or Duolingo 105 unless exempt
Programmes may set higher minimums.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Equivalent of a US bachelor degree (or master degree where the programme requires it) from a regionally accredited institution, Three letters of recommendation, Acceptance by the department or programme

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

Check the programme requirements and priority deadlines: 10 January for fall
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
English proof and recommendations listed at The programme recommends admission and the Graduate School decides. After admission
send the Certificate of Finances and follow the visa steps at.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$32,585 USD
Application fee	$100 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Pullman
Faculty or school	College of Arts and Sciences
Department	Department of History
Teaching language	English
Credit value	72
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
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No deadline listed
Program starts
January 2028
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 5 years.