Program Overview
The Public History at Temple University is a MA programme in Humanities over 36 months, 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
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 1,202 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,202 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Philadelphia, 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
- Historical Methods
- Introduction to American History I (to 1865) 1
- Studies in American Diplomatic History
- Managing History 1
- United States Foreign Policy in the Cold War
- Introduction to European History
- Introduction to World History
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Letters of Reference:
Number Required: 3
From Whom: Letters of recommendation should be obtained from instructors or other individuals who are familiar with the applicant\'s academic work.
Coursework Required for Admission Consideration: Applicants are expected to have majored or minored in History or a related discipline at the undergraduate level. Applicants lacking that qualification are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Bachelor\'s Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: All applicants must present credentials that are the equivalent of the appropriate baccalaureate degree at Temple University.
Statement of Goals: Approximately 500-750 words include a clear statement of your interest in the master\'s program in History at Temple University and how Temple\'s program meets your needs; your major historical interests; your career goals; and your academic and research achievements, if applicable.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Combined scores on the verbal and quantitative sections should exceed 300 (new test) or 1,050 (old test).
TOEFL: 79 iBT or 550 PBT minimum
Writing Sample: The writing sample should demonstrate an applicant\'s ability to conduct research and write a scholarly paper. It should be fully referenced according to a professional, scholarly style manual and should not exceed 30 pages in length.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,202 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,202 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,202 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,202 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Temple 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 Temple University
Temple University
Philadelphia, United States
public research university in Philadelphia, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 36 months
