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History

University of Kentucky
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 26,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree MA
Delivery On-campus
Location Lexington, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The History at University of Kentucky 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 Greece and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  4. Tuition: USD 26,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  5. Location: Lexington, United States, Greece

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the History programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. History of the Roman Republic
  2. British History Since 1901
  3. Diplomacy and Foreign Policy of the United States to 1919
  4. Health and Disease In U.S.
  5. Decolonization Africa
  6. Historical Criticism
  7. Readings in Colonial Latin American History
  8. Readings in US History to 1877
  9. Readings in History: Antebellum America
  10. Readings in History: Law, Religion, and the State
  11. Research Seminar in American History
  12. Intro Historical Profession

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

In order to complete the application you will need to gather several pieces of information including the following:
  • Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions;
  • Results of the graduate record exam;
  • A curriculum vitae;
  • A statement of purpose;
  • Two writing samples – a book review and a longer paper,which may be submitted as one document;
  • Three letters of recommendation

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 26,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Tuition fees: USD 26,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Kentucky 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.