Program Overview
The Public History at Indiana University of Pennsylvania 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 Public 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
- Tuition: USD 725 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 483 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Indiana, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public 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
- [\'Research Methods\', \'Introduction to Public History\', \'History Seminar\', \'Seminar in Public History\', \'Internship\', "Seminar in Public History is the degree\'s capstone course.", \'Topics in Public History\', \'Archival Principles and Practice\', \'Museum Studies\', \'Oral History Theory and Method\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Please follow the following steps to submit your online application to IUP:
Apply online using your Admissions Profile.
Note: After creating your profile, you can view the current status of the items needed to complete your application.Submit your nonrefundable $50 application fee (via the IUP Marketplace).
Request official transcripts from every college or university attended, including institutions from which a degree was not earned
Write and upload a goal statement
Request two letters of recommendation* using the online request form available on your Admissions Profile.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 725 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 483 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 725 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 483 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Indiana University of Pennsylvania 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, United States
public university in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
