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MA History at University of New Hampshire

University of New Hampshire, United States

Programme overview

The MA in History is a highly flexible master's programme in which students design a course of study around individual needs. Every student works with a three-member faculty committee for the capstone.

Department: Department of History  |  Duration: At least 30 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Durham, NH, United States

What you will study

Plan A requires at least eight 800-level history courses including a research seminar plus a 6-credit thesis in one subfield; Plan B requires ten 800-level courses plus an oral exam in two subfields. Sample courses include European Conquest of North America, Civil War Era, Europe After the Black Death and Historical Methods.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UNH undergraduates applying through the Accelerated Master's option: minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA (some exceptions), at least 90 undergraduate credits before enrolling in 800-level courses, streamlined application with two letters of recommendation. UNH Graduate School (all graduate applicants who are non-native English speakers): minimum TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic 59, Duolingo English Test 120; waivers possible at department and Graduate School discretion.

Requirements published at program group level.

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: At least 30 credits

Apply through the official page: https://www.unh.edu/graduate-school/admissions

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