Program Overview
The History at College of William & Mary is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: USD 34,132 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,428 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Williamsburg, 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
- [\'Independent Study in History\', \'Directed Studies\', \'Topics in History\', "Directed Thesis Master\'s Research", \'Thesis\', "Historian\'s Craft", \'Teaching History\', \'Dissertation Proposal Writing Class\', \'Research Seminars\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants to William & Mary\'s graduate program in history should have at minimum a bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university, 24 college-level credit hours in history, and at least a B average; or they must have completed satisfactorily the first year of graduate work at an accredited college or university. The transcripts from those colleges or universities must be in their original, unopened envelopes.
Supplementary Application Materials:
- History Supplemental Application Form
- A writing sample such as a research paper, extended essay, or chapter of an undergraduate thesis
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 34,132 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,428 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 34,132 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,428 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact College of William & Mary 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 College of William and Mary
College of William and Mary
Williamsburg, United States
College of William and Mary is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months