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MA History at University of Georgia

University of Georgia, United States

Programme overview

The Department of History offers M.A. students dedicated mentors, accomplished peers, professional development opportunities, teaching assistantships, and grants to support their research.

Faculty: Franklin College of Arts and Sciences  |  Duration: 30 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours total. Required courses include HIST 7000 Master's Research; HIST 7300 Master's Thesis; HIST 7900 Theory and Practice of History; HIST 8027 United States Women, Politics, and History; HIST 8040 Colloquium in Southern History.

Career pathways

The History Department prepares candidates for placement in the history profession and other career pathways.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: Three Letters of recommendation CV or resume Statement of Purpose (goals, objectives, and research ideas) 8-15 page research paper (writing sample) Unofficial transcripts International students: For students whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required. Students need to submit official university documents according to the UGA Graduate School requirements. Students will also have to show certificate of finances upon acceptance to the program. Application deadline is December 1 for the following fall. History accepts applications only for fall admission of each year.

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.

Duration: 30 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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