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MA History at University of Rochester

University of Rochester, United States

Programme overview

The History MA requires 30 graduate credit hours, completed in one year by full-time students. Programmes are tailored with an advisor from directed readings, independent study and research seminars.

Faculty: School of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Department of History  |  Duration: One year full-time; 30 credit hours (15 per semester)  |  Intake: Rolling review September 1 to May 1 for following academic year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Rochester, NY, United States

What you will study

History courses normally carry 5 credits each. Plan A and Plan B options exist, with requirements set out in the MA handbook.

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Application information

Entry requirements

History MA and PhD: no minimum GPA (applicants below 3.0 overall and 3.5 in history rarely qualify); GRE optional; at least three letters of recommendation; writing sample; BA transcripts; statement of purpose naming faculty; diversity statement up to 500 words. Fee $70. MA reviewed on a rolling basis September 1 to May 1.

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.

Intake: Rolling review September 1 to May 1 for following academic year

Duration: One year full-time; 30 credit hours (15 per semester)

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