Program Overview
The History at Wright State University 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Fairborn, 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
- Public History
- United States History and
- War and Society
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).
- Decisions regarding admission to the graduate program of the Department of History, continuation in the program, and dismissal from it are made by the department\'s Graduate Studies Committee. The candidate for admission must meet the requirements of the School of Graduate Studies, must hold a bachelor\'s degree from an accredited institution, and must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average as verified by official transcripts. A strong candidate will have substantial undergraduate course work in history or a major in the field. Please note that the Department of History does not require the Graduate Record Exam, or GRE or
- In addition to the School of Graduate Studies requirements, each candidate shall submit a statement of goals, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample. The one-page statement of goals should explain what draws the candidate to graduate school (specifying which track of the program the student intends to complete) and discuss his or her long-term career aspirations. The writing sample should be on a historical topic and include complete citations (usually the writing sample comes from an advanced undergraduate history course). All these items may be submitted through the online application except for the writing sample, which should be mailed to the Graduate School address.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Wright State 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 Wright State University
Wright State University
Dayton, United States
public research university in Fairborn, Ohio, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Jun, 2027
- Language English
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