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Tuition USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location United States
Language English

Program Overview

The History at California State University Northridge 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the History programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

  • Theory of archival administration
  • Historiography
  • United States history
  • Modern European history
  • Latin American history
  • California history
  • Borderlands history
  • American Indian history
  • Ancient history
  • World history

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

  • A baccalaureate degree with a major or strong background in history, cumulative minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.3 in the last 60-semester (or 90-quarter) hours. Students who do not meet these criteria must demonstrate sufficient preparation or interest in history, as determined by the department\xc2\x92s graduate coordinator. This can be achieved by showing a minimum GPA of 3.5 in at least three History courses at the 400- to 600-level (upper division or graduate), including\xc2\xa0HIST 601\xc2\xa0(Theory and Historiography) or the equivalent and at least one\xc2\xa0course requiring a substantial research paper.
  • A Graduate Record Exam score in the 50th percentile or above on any one of the three\xc2\xa0sections of the exam (verbal, quantitative or analytical). The GRE requirement is waived for applicants whose cumulative undergraduate GPA is 3.0 or higher or who hold a graduate degree from an accredited institution.
  • Two\xc2\xa0letters of recommendation from faculty under whom the applicant worked as an undergraduate or graduate student.
  • One- or two-page statement of purpose describing the applicant\xc2\x92s academic background, career goals, historical interests and anticipated field of study.
  • A writing sample, such as a research paper, not to exceed 25 pages in length.
  • Acceptance by the History department.

    • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact California State University Northridge 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.

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    • Duration 24 months
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