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Master of History

University of Massachusetts Boston

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

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University of Massachusetts Boston campus

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 (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

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or an international equivalent (most 4-year degrees accepted
  • Most 3-year degrees
  • Including Indian BA/BSc/BCom
  • Not considered equivalent)
  • Programme-specific requirements (GRE/GMAT
  • Letters
  • Statement of purpose
  • CV)

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or an international equivalent (most 4-year degrees accepted, Most 3-year degrees, Including Indian BA/BSc/BCom, Not considered equivalent), Programme-specific requirements (GRE/GMAT, Letters, Statement of purpose, CV)

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • IELTS 6.0
  • PTE Academic 53
  • Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Degree Certificate

How to apply

  1. Review the graduate program requirements and admission deadline. Complete the UMass Boston online graduate application. Upload university transcripts
  2. a statement of purpose and a current resume or CV. Provide recommendation contacts and any additional materials required by the specific program. Pay the application fee unless an applicable waiver is approved. Submit the application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$32,419 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusBoston campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Liberal Arts
DepartmentDepartment of History
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteStudents may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Scholarships

Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.