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Bachelor of History

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Newark, 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: 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

First-year: top 25% of class or about 3.0 GPA (a guideline)
Official English-language secondary transcript
Transfer: college transcripts with WES/NACES evaluation and at least 15 semester hours. SAT/ACT optional for Fall 2026 except Honors College and accelerated programmes. Portfolio for Hillier College of Architecture and Design
Grade/context: Top 25% of class
Or 3.0 GPA equivalent where no class rank (a guideline
Not a stated minimum)
SAT/ACT test-optional for Fall 2026 (required for Honors College).

Accepted academic background

Official secondary school transcript in English (first-year) or official transcripts from all colleges attended with WES/NACES evaluation and at least 15 semester hours (transfer), Portfolio for architecture and design.

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 100
PTE Academic 53

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
Credential Evaluation (If Applicable)
Portfolio (If Applicable).

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadlines for international undergraduates (Fall 1 March
Spring 15 October) at Apply at (first-year applicants through and pay the 75 USD application fee. Upload the English proficiency score
An English-language secondary transcript (first-year) or transcripts from all colleges with a WES/NACES evaluation and at least 15 semester hours (transfer)
SAT/ACT where required
a portfolio for Hillier College programmes. Follow NJIT's Applying for a Visa guidance for the F-1 student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$42,300 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Newark Campus
Faculty or school	Jordan Hu College of Science and Liberal Arts
Department	History
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
107 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Oct 2027
335 days left

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.