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MA History at University of Delaware

University of Delaware, United States

Programme overview

The M.A. in History concentrates on North American and European history, with options to take courses across the globe and across disciplines. The department emphasises historiography, archival research and critical thinking, using written archives, visual sources, oral history and material culture.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Department of History  |  Intake: Fall; final deadline January 5  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

American and European history, with more limited study in ancient, African, Asian, Latin American and Middle Eastern history.

Career pathways

Public history, museums and cultural centres, academia and secondary education; government, schools and historical agencies.

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Entry requirements

A master’s degree in history from the University of Delaware opens the door to jobs in public history, museums and other cultural centers, academia and secondary education. Our graduates work at historic sites, museums, libraries, research centers, colleges and universities throughout the country. Students concentrate in the histories of North America and Europe, and they have the option of taking courses that span the globe and that cross disciplines. Prospective graduate students interested in being considered for the African American Public Humanities Initiative scholarship should indicate their interest by checking the AAPHI interest box in their application and indicating their interest in their personal statement.

Intake: FALL: January 5: Final deadline to apply

Apply through the official page: https://grad-admissions.udel.edu/apply/

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