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Master of History and Information Science

State University of New York – Albany

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

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State University of New York – Albany campus

About the program

A dual master's degree combining historical research with information science.

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

  • Develop understanding of history and information science (ma/ms)
  • strengthen abilities in critical reading
  • qualitative and quantitative inquiry
  • cross-cultural communication and ethical analysis
  • communicate evidence and findings relevant to the discipline.

Career outcomes

  • Libraries
  • archives
  • museums
  • state historical societies
  • information management organizations

Curriculum

  • History track (academic focus 30 credits or public history 36 credits) combined with information science courses. Up to 13 credits can be shared
  • with no more than 7 from either degree
  • so the dual degree needs 53-59 credits.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution
  • transcripts
  • statement of goals
  • resume and usually recommendation letters
  • GRE or GMAT where the programme requires it. English: TOEFL iBT 79
  • IELTS 6.5
  • PTE 53 or Duolingo 110 (some departments higher). Financial affidavit for the F-1 visa.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree or equivalent to a US bachelor's from an accredited institution; transcripts of all schools attended, statement of goals, resume, usually three letters of recommendation, GRE or GMAT where the programme requires it; financial affidavit for the I-20

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 6.5
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Recommendation Letters
  • Curriculum Vitae

How to apply

  1. Check your programme's requirements and deadlines Create an account in the application portal
  2. apply and pay the 75 USD application fee Submit transcripts from all schools
  3. statement of goals
  4. resume
  5. recommendations
  6. any GRE or GMAT scores
  7. official TOEFL
  8. IELTS
  9. PTE or Duolingo scores unless waived Submit the financial affidavit and bank documents The I-20 is sent only after financial documents are received Transfer students from US schools also submit the SEVIS Transfer form.

Other costs

Tuition per year$31,196 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusAlbany
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts and Sciences
DepartmentDepartment of History
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship note_

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.