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Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location New Britain, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The History at Central Connecticut State University 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 5.5
  5. Location: New Britain, 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

Course Structure

  1. Oral history
  2. Museum interpretation
  3. Educational programming
  4. Material culture
  5. Digital history
  6. Historic Preservation
  7. Collections management
  8. Community History

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Students entering the program will work with their assigned advisor to create a planned program of study tailored to their interests and goals.Program requirements include: HIST 501: The Professional Historian (3 credits) HIST 502: Historiography (3 credits) 500-level courses in History (12 credits \xc2\x96 4 courses) Electives in history or related fields (6 credits \xc2\x96 2 courses) HIST 599: Thesis (6 credits) No more than 6 credits may be taken in History 495 (special topics courses approved by the Graduate School)MA in History candidates are required to demonstrate foreign language translation skills related to their field of interest. With the approval of the MA advisor this requirement may be waived or another skill may be substituted.

English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

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Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, United States

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months