History, Ph.D. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

Cohorts of 10-12 students begin each fall semester and students receive individual attention and work together through the year.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences | Department: History | Duration: The Ph.D. is typically a 5-6-year commitment and usually requires a master’s degree prior to entering the program. Two years of coursework are followed by comprehensive exams and then researching and writing a dissertation. Fully funded students receive a 5-year aid package. | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall: Deadline for funding consideration: February 1 Final deadline: March 1 Spring: Does not admit Summer: Does not admit Admissions Deadlines | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students admitted to the Ph.D. program typically have completed an M.A. in History or a parallel field (for example, American Studies), although highly competitive applicants are sometimes admitted to the fast-track M.A./Ph.D. program. Statement of Purpose Writing Sample (sample of previous scholarly work) Three Letters of Recommendation Official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) academic scores (International applicants only) Transcripts (one from each institution attended) GRE NOT required Please visit the department’s website for specific instructions related to the statement of purpose and letters of recommendation.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.gsu.edu/future/admissions/

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