Program Overview
The History at Simmons College 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 1,052 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Boston, 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
- Archives, History, and Collective Memory
- Film and Historical Representations
- Sites of History: Research Seminar in Public History
- Seminar in the History of Women and Gender
- Cross-Cultural Encounters
- Reforms and Revolutions in Asia
- Rape of Nanjing
- 9/11 Narratives
- Memory and the Holocaust
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).
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- Statement of purpose
- Two letters of recommendation, at least one from an academic source
- Interview (recommended): To schedule an interview, call 617\xc2\x96521\xc2\x962915\xc2\xa0
- An analytical writing sample (preferably a research paper written for a college course)
- Official college transcripts from every college or university attended. Must include degree conferral.
- TOEFL scores, if English is not the applicant\'s first language
- Non-refundable application fee of $35
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,052 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,052 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Simmons College 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 Simmons College
Simmons College
Boston, United States
Simmons College 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