Program Overview
The History at Lehigh 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 1,380 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,380 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Bethlehem, 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
- Historical Research
- Readings in the History of the Atlantic World, 1500-1900
- Readings in the History of Industrial America
- Seminar in the History of American Industrial Technology
- Techniques in Public History
- Readings in Colonial American History
- Readings in English History
- Teaching History
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Application Fee: US $75 which cannot be waived for any reason.
- Transcripts: official or attested transcripts are required from all undergraduate and graduate programs attended. All transcripts must be received in sealed envelopes.
Essay/Statement of Purpose: a brief statement of career and research objectives. Essays should articulate clearly your experience and goals. Half a page to two pages is sufficient.
- Test scores: official test scores sent from ETS to Lehigh. Scores must be current and valid. TOEFL scores expire after 2 years and expired scores WILL NOT be accepted. GRE test scores expire after 5 years.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,380 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,380 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,380 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,380 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Lehigh University 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 Lehigh University
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, United States
Lehigh University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months