Program Overview
The History at American University Washington DC is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the History programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Washington, D. C., United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the History programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- ["The Historian\'s Craft", \'Colloquium in Modern European History 1789-1900\', \'Colloquium in Modern European History since 1900\', \'Colloquium in United States History I: to 1865\', \'Colloquium in United States History II: since 1865\', \'Graduate Research Seminar\', "Master\'s Thesis Research"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
In addition to meeting the minimum university requirements for graduate study, applicants must earn a satisfactory score on the Graduate Record Examination (verbal, quantitative, and analytic). Admission is based on academic record, test scores, letters of recommendation from two professors with whom work was taken recently, personal statement, writing sample, and favorable judgment by the department graduate committee and chair.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact American University Washington DC directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About American University Washington DC
American University Washington DC
Washington D.C., United States
American University (AU) is a private research university located in Northwest Washington, D.C.. Known for its strong focus on international service, public policy, and government, it is a leading...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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