Program Overview
The History at Harvard University is a Master programme in Humanities, delivered Online. 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: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 32,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 32,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Cambridge, 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
- World History I: The Dawn of Civilization
- World History II: The Rise of the East
- History of Western Christianity, 100-1100
- History of Western Christianity, 1100-1500
- Early Modern Europe, 1450-178
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To begin the admission process, you complete:
- Proseminar: Research Methods and Scholarly Writing in the Social Sciences
- To register, pass the critical reading and writing skills test or earn a B or higher in the relevant expository writing course.
- You need to earn the minimum grade of B in a maximum of two registration attempts. The proseminar cannot be more than two years old at the time of application.
- One history course
- One history course or elective
You need to have an undergraduate degree to begin taking degree-applicable courses. The admission courses must be 4-credit, graduate-level courses. You complete all admission courses with a grade of B or higher, without letting your overall Harvard cumulative GPA dip below 3.0.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 32,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 32,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 32,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 32,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Harvard 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 Harvard University
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Cambridge, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2021-01-18
- Start Date 2018-01-22
- Language English