Program Overview
The History at University of California San Diego 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 7
- Tuition: USD 37,242 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: San Diego, 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
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- ACT Plus Writing OR
- SAT Reasoning Test with critical reading, math and writing; scores must be from same sitting
- Recommended for engineering, biological or physical sciences majors:
Math Level 2 and a SAT Subject Test closely related to your major.
- Only your highest scores from a single sitting will be considered.
- When you report your ACT or SAT scores to one campus they will be shared with every UC campus to which you\'ve applied.
- Official test scores must be reported no later than January for students applying for the fall term.
- If you\'re currently a senior, you don\'t have to worry about the new exam and should continue to follow our current admissions requirements.
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- If you complete Advanced Placement courses, we recommend that you complete the related AP examination to demonstrate subject mastery.
- Similarly, International Baccalaureate scores can be used to showcase academic mastery.
- To receive unit credit toward the baccalaureate degree, you must submit an official copy of your AP or IB scores directly from the testing agency. This can be done in the summer following high school graduation.
- Entrance exams taken after high school graduation are not considered.
- If your native language is not English and your secondary/high school education was in a country where English is not the language of instruction, you must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination (academic modules) and have the scores reported to the UC San Diego Office of Admissions.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 37,242 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 37,242 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of California San Diego 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 University of California, San Diego
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States
University of California, San Diego is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months