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Bachelor of History
Southwest Minnesota State University
- Marshall, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
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
- Secondary school transcripts and national exit exam results with a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale; English proficiency unless from a waiver-list country; college transcripts need a credential evaluation.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Secondary school diploma / high school transcripts with national exit exam results; minimum 2.5 secondary GPA on a 4.0 scale; college-level transcripts need an evaluation (TEC, WES or ECE)
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 61
- TOEFL PBT 500
- TOEIC 600
- Duolingo 95
- PTE Academic 47
- Cambridge B2
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Secondary Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)
How to apply
- Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $11,517 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Marshall |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | _ |
| Department | History |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Institutional and foundation scholarship awards have separate selection and applicant eligibility criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Institutional and foundation scholarship awards have separate selection and applicant eligibility criteria.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $11,517 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The estimated living cost is $11,528 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61, TOEFL PBT 500, TOEIC 600, Duolingo 95, PTE Academic 47, Cambridge B2, IELTS Academic 5.5.
Institutional and foundation scholarship awards have separate selection and applicant eligibility criteria.

