Program Overview
The History at Minnesota State University Mankato is a MSc 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
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: USD 396 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 396 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Mankato, 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
- Classical World of Greece and Rome
- Foundations of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
- The Middle Ages
- Social History of Renaissance and Reformation Europe
- The Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment
- History of Women in Preindustrial Europe
- Social History ofPreindustrial Europe
- Modern Germany since 1500
- Early England to 1603
- England since 1603
- France since the Revolution in 1789
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s 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).
- A non-refundable fee of $40
- An official copy of transcript from the institution(s)\nyou attended
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 396 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 396 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 396 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 396 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Minnesota State University Mankato 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 Minnesota State University Mankato
Minnesota State University Mankato
Mankato, United States
Minnesota State University, Mankato is a public university in Mankato, Minnesota, United States. It is Minnesota's second-largest university, and has over 145,000 living alumni worldwide. Founded...
University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
