Program Overview
The History at University of Rochester is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,538 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,538 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Rochester, 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
- The West and the World to 1500
- East Asia after 1600
- United States History since 1865
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A Statement of Purpose (please state which faculty member with whom you would like to work)
- BA and/or MA transcripts
- At least three letters of recommendation, preferably from history faculty
- GRE scores (Verbal, Quantitative, Analytical)
- A writing sample from a history course (preferably one involving independent research) or an MA thesis
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,538 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,538 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,538 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,538 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Rochester 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 Rochester
University of Rochester
Rochester, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2005-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-31
- Language English
- Duration 12 months