Program Overview
The History at University of Massachusetts Boston is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered Hybrid. 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: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 31,425 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,115 (Tuition (Year)) — 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
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
- College Transcripts: You must provide transcripts from all colleges you attended and earned 6 credits or more.
- Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation are required, though we strongly urge applicants to submit three letters. The History Department recommends that at least two of these three letters come from professors, especially History professors, who can speak to your past academic work and your potential for graduate work. The History Department also finds useful letters from supervisors that speak to the applicants work experience in a field related to history. Letters from colleagues and friends are not considered useful for the application process.
- Statement of Purpose: One of the most important pieces of the application file is the personal statement or statement of purpose. The statement should be roughly 1500 words. This is your opportunity to introduce yourself to the History Department and make the case for why you should be admitted into the program. Your statement should discuss in specific detail your academic interests. You should explain 1) why you want to attend graduate school; 2) what historical topic(s) you wish to study and any faculty in the department you hope to work with; and 3) what you plan to do with your History MA degree after graduation. Your statement should demonstrate a familiarity with our department and the research interests of our faculty. A specific discussion of your background and research interests is more useful than a general statement. The statement of purpose is a good way to demonstrate to the Graduate Committee how well you write, as well as how you think about issues related to the study of history. Your essay will help the Graduate Committee determine how well your interests and goals match the strengths of our program. The information on the Graduate Admissions website suggests that the statement of purpose should be separated into a two-part statement. For the purposes of application to the History MA program, you many consider the Statement of Purpose to be one complete essay.
- Writing Sample: The History Department also requires the submission of a writing sample. Ideally, an applicants writing sample should be a paper written for a college class, preferably in History. The ideal length for the writing sample is between 5-10 double-spaced pages and the paper should have been written within the last five years. This should be an analytical paper that demonstrates an applicants skill at synthesizing primary and/or secondary sources, as well as presenting the applicants own interpretation and analysis of those sources. The History Department Graduate Committee will use the writing sample to determine whether an applicants writing skills are at a level that would guarantee success at the graduate level.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE): All applicants must submit GRE scores.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 31,425 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,115 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 31,425 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,115 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Massachusetts Boston 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 Massachusetts Boston
University of Massachusetts Boston
Boston, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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