PhD History at University of Utah

Programme overview

History students not only learn about the past: in appreciating the varieties of human experience, they can understand the present and plan for the future. The major helps students write well and interpret complex information, preparing them to offer creative solutions to challenging problems, handle ambiguity, and work across cultures.

Faculty: College of Humanities | Duration: 54 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States

What you will study

The programme is 54 credit hours. All PhD students must achieve advanced proficiency in one foreign language. Students should contact the History academic advisor to learn how to fulfill this requirement. PhD students may also be required by their supervisory committees to master other foreign languages to conduct research and read scholarship in their chosen fields. Language credits will not count towards fulfillment of degree requirements. A grade of "B-" or higher is required

Career pathways

Career paths include Substitute Teacher, Legal Research, Grant Writing, Teacher, Attorney, Public Relations, Paralegal, Law Clerk, Social Studies Teacher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Those who hold a M.A. degree from an accredited college or university and who have a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or above are eligible for admission to the Ph.D. program. In addition to the graduate school application forms, all applicants must submit: a Statement of Purpose, a writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. The deadline for all application materials is January 15. See the departmental Graduate Handbook for a detailed description of the program: https://history.utah.edu/graduate/index.php

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.

Graduate applicants must meet the application deadlines and academic standards set by their academic department or programme; entry terms are set by each programme.

Graduate deadlines are set by each academic programme. The non-refundable graduate application fee is $55 for domestic applicants and $65 for international applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utah.edu/admissions/

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