Program Overview
The History at University of West Georgia is a MA programme in Humanities, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 861 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 861 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Carrollton, 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
- War, State, and Society in Early Modern Europe
- The First World War
- Special Topics in European History
- Special Topics in World History
- Introduction to Public History
- Theory and Practice of Oral History
- Introduction to Archival Theory and Practice
- Introduction to Museum Studies
- History of American Architecture
- European Renaissance in Global Perspective
- The Reformation
- The Atlantic World, 1450-1800
- 19th Century Europe, 1789-1914
- 20th Century Europe
- The Cold War
- The Holocaust
- Mexico Since Independence
- US-Latin American Relations
- Women and Gender in the Ancient World
- Conflict and Interdependence in South Africa
- The Vietnam War
- The Roman Republic
- Introduction to Modern China
- French Revolution - Napoleon
- France Since 1815
- Modern Germany
- Modern Ireland: 1780 to Present
- Introduction to Modern Japan
- Soviet Russia
- Colonial America, 1492-1763
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- The New American Republic, 1783-1815
- Jacksonian America, 1815-1848
- Civil War and Reconstruction
- Environmental History
- American Military 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 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).
Follow these steps to apply to a graduate program
- Step 1 \xc2\x96 Online Application
- Step 2 \xc2\x96 Official Transcripts and All Required Documents
- Step 3 \xc2\x96 Graduate Entrance Exam
- Step 4 \xc2\x96 Program Specific Requirements
- Step 5 \xc2\x96 Verification of Lawful Presence
- Step 7 -\xc2\xa0Check the status of your application
Program Specific Admittance Guidelines
The minimum requirements for acceptance as a regular student in the History MA program include:- An undergraduate major or minor in history or a closely related field, including survey (or equivalent) courses in American History and European or World History.
- Acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) are at least 151 for the Verbal Section on the new GRE, and at least 4.0 for the Writing Section.
- A cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all work taken at all colleges.
- An average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for a major in History or a closely related field.
- A writing sample that indicates an ability to research and write at the graduate level
- Personal statement
- 3 letters of recommendation
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 861 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 861 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 861 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 861 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of West Georgia 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 West Georgia
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, United States
University of West Georgia is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-06
- Language English