Program Overview
The History at West Virginia University 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 11,070 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 4,284 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Morgantown, 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
- German Central Europe: Empires, States and Nations, 1648-1900.
- Twentieth Century German Central Europe. .
- History of Modern China.
- History of Modern Japan.
- West Virginia History.
- United States Cultural History 1819-1893.
- Hollywood and History.
- Special Topics.
- Cultural Resource Management.
- Historic Site Interpretation.
- Archival Management.
- Local History Research Methodology.
- Internship in Public History.
- Museum Studies.
- History of American Architecture.
- Understanding Preservation Law.
- Practicum in Cultural Resource Management.
- Advanced Topics.
- Seminar.
- Research.
- Historiography.
- Readings in Medieval History.
- Seminar in Medieval History.
- Readings in Early Modern History
- Seminar in Early Modern History.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- Recommendations: Requires three letters of recommendation
- Test Requirements: GRE
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 11,070 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 4,284 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 11,070 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 4,284 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact West Virginia University 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 West Virginia University
West Virginia University
Morgantown, United States
West Virginia University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 24 months