Program Overview
The History at Purdue 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: EUR 14,397 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; EUR 4,996 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
- Location: West Lafayette, 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 Controversy
- The Early Modern World
- The History of Now
- The Making of the Modern World
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
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).
Regular admission involves:
- completing an\xc3\x82\xc2\xa0on-line application;
- submitting three letters of recommendation (these may be done on line, if the recommender wishes)\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x94at least two of the three letters should focus on the ability of the applicant to undertake graduate study;
- payment the $60 graduate application fee;
- submitting a 300- to 500-word statement on why the student wishes to undertake graduate study;
- submitting two official transcripts of all previous collegiate work; and/or
- submitting the scores of the Graduate Record Examination only if the student\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) is below a 3.0/4.0.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 14,397 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; EUR 4,996 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: EUR 14,397 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; EUR 4,996 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Purdue 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 Purdue University
Purdue University
West Lafayette, United States
Purdue 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- Application Deadline 2015-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-20
- Language English
- Duration 24 months