Program Overview
The History at The University of Texas at San Antonio 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 20,324 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,965 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Texas City, 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
- Introduction to History: Theories and Methods
- Proseminar in History
- Research Seminar in History
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 3.2 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).
Application Requirements:
- A degree seeking applicant must meet\xc2\xa0university wide requirements.
- A completed Graduate Studies application.
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended.\xc2\xa0 All international transcripts must be recorded in English or officially translated to English.
- The general GRE is required.
- Two Letters of Recommendation are required. It is strongly recommended that at least one of the letters be from a professor who can discuss and evaluate specifically your academic qualifications and potential for graduate study.
- A Statement of Purpose is required and should be a 500 word statement of purpose is required and it should describe how a M.A. in History will advance personal and professional goals.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 20,324 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,965 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 20,324 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,965 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Texas at San Antonio 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 The University of Texas at San Antonio
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, United States
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months