PhD History at University of Georgia

Programme overview

The Department of History offers PhD students dedicated mentors, accomplished peers, professional development opportunities, teacher training, and in-house research grants. Students graduate ready for faculty positions and careers beyond the academy.

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 7400 Professional Development for Historians; HIST 7900 Theory and Practice of History; HIST 8001 Teaching History in Colleges and Universities; GEOG 4370/6370-4370L/6370L Geographic Information Science; GRMN 3500 German for Reading Knowledge.

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 Although an M.A. is not required for admission, previous coursework and training should reflect preparation for advanced study in history (e.g. coursework in history, research experience, publications, presentations, M.A. or senior thesis). 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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