Program Overview
The History at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 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 9,164 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 9,164 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Edwardsville, 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
- U.S. to 1877 Ancient Cultural History
- U.S. since 1877 Medieval Europe African Diaspora
- U.S. Economic History Early Modern Europe Gender History
- African-American History Modern Europe Intellectual History
- Middle Eastern History Asian History
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
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- Submission of all academic transcripts
- Minimum 3.0 (A=4.0) GPA\xc2\xa0
- Successful completion of a bachelor\'s degree prior to enrollment and preparation in the discipline equivalent to at least an undergraduate minor (18 credit hours in history)
- International Applicants: Proof of English Proficiency, minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 9,164 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 9,164 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 9,164 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 9,164 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 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 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, United States
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a public university in Edwardsville, Illinois, United States. Located within the Metro East of Greater St. Louis, SIUE was established in 1957...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months