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Master of History

Sonoma State University

  • Rohnert Park, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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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

  • Bachelor degree from an accredited institution with 2.5 GPA in the last 60 semester units (foreign degrees evaluated by WES
  • SpanTran or ECE) plus any programme requirements
  • 2.5 GPA in last 60 semester units (or overall undergraduate)

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree from an accredited institution (foreign degrees evaluated by WES, SpanTran or ECE) plus programme requirements

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • TOEFL PBT 550
  • PTE Academic 56
  • Cambridge 182
  • Duolingo 120
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Previous Qualification Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

  1. Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
  2. 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$22,520 USD
Application fee$70 USD
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Program details

CampusRohnert Park
Faculty or schoolCollege of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInternational-student scholarship and merit opportunities may be available; qualification, GPA and award conditions apply.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    5 Mar 2027

    112 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.