Program Overview
The History at San Jos\xc3\xa9 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 15,340 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: San Jose, 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
- History of Women in Europe
- Global Jewish History
- 20th Century World
- Gender and Medicine
- Colonial Latin America
- Modern Latin America, 1800-Present
- Latin America in the Twentieth Century
- History of Brazil
- Contemporary Mexico
- Advanced Topics in Latin American History
- Topics in American History
- Topics in American History: American Identities and Institutions
- American Constitutional and Legal History
- History of American Foreign Relations to 1913
- History of American Foreign Relations from 1913
- New World Encounters, 1400-1750
- Colonial & Revolutionary America
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The applicant must also comply with all requirements of the university as outlined in this catalog and stated in subsequent policy changes (this refers both to admission and graduation procedures). The University requires that all graduate students demonstrate competency in written English as a condition for advancement to candidacy. Please refer to the SJSU catalog section titled "Competency in Written English" for details. For graduate courses that meet the competency in written English requirement, please refer to the Graduate Admissions and Program Evaluations website at www.sjsu.edu/gape/index.htm.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 15,340 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 15,340 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact San Jos\xc3\xa9 State 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 San Jose State University
San Jose State University
San Jose, United States
San Jose State University 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 24 months