Program Overview
The History at University of Maryland 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 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: College Park, 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 and Contemporary Theory
- The Teaching of History in Institutions of Higher Learning
- General Seminar: Middle East History
- Special Topics in History: Civil Rights Movement
- Special Topics in History: Readings in Middle East History: Parties, Ideologies, and Popular Movements in the Modern Middle East
- Special Topics in History: Caesar and Augustus
- Special Topics in History: US in the World
- Special Topics in History: History of North American Slavery in Comparative Perspective
- Readings in the History of the Catholic Church
- Readings in Modern European History
- Readings in Modern European History: German History from 1871 to 1990
- Museum Research Seminar
- Seminar in Latin American History
- Seminar in Southern History
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Statements of Goals & Research Interests and Experiences
- Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
- A Writing Sample that demonstrates historical analysis, such as a research paper or master\'s thesis
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Transcripts
- GRE General
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Maryland 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 Maryland
University of Maryland
College Park, United States
The University of Maryland, College Park is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland, United States near Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-12-17
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 9