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Master of History

Florida Atlantic University

  • Boca Raton, 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

  • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
  • Preferably with an undergraduate major in history
  • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credits
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation
  • A two-to-three page typed
  • Double-spaced autobiographical statement indicating the nature and preparation for graduate work and the reasons for seeking this degree
  • A writing sample
  • Consisting of a term paper or a lengthy essay
  • Prospective applicants are encouraged to schedule an interview with the department's director of Graduate Studies
  • A general evaluation of international transcripts is required
  • FAU.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution, Foreign credential evaluation (general or course-by-course by a NACES member, Or internal FAU evaluation), GRE/GMAT only for some programmes, Programme-specific prerequisites, Proof of funds on the Financial Certification Form for the I-20.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's requirements and deadline on its FAU graduate programmes page. Submit the online graduate application. Send official transcripts from every institution attended
  2. A foreign credential evaluation by a NACES member or FAU
  3. GRE or GMAT scores if the programme requires them
  4. the supplemental items it lists. Submit English test scores (IELTS 6.0
  5. TOEFL or Duolingo 110) unless exempt. If admitted
  6. Complete the Financial Certification Form for the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year$20,251 USD
Application fee$30 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusBoca Raton
Faculty or schoolDorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
DepartmentDepartment of History
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    6 Jan 2027

    53 days left

  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    15 Oct 2027

    335 days left

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  • The program takes 2 years.