Study Master of Arts in History - Public History at University of Central Florida in the USA,

About this course

About this course
- Overview
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Public History Track in the History MA program is designed to teach students how to preserve and interpret history while engaging a broad variety of audiences. Students who wish to pursue careers in community and local history, digital history, historic site preservation and administration, museum studies, oral history, heritage tourism, or a variety of other careers that employ applied research will find this degree valuable and rewarding. Courses in the Public History Track allow students to learn the theories, methods, and technical skills historians use as they put history to work in the world. They build on the foundation of reading colloquia and research seminars that are firmly located in time and space to explicitly focus on the practice of history.

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$22,988.00 per year

Books - 1200

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected July 2027

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Orlando Main Campus

4000 Central Florida Blvd.,

Orlando,

Florida,

32816, South, United States

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$22,988.00 per year

Books - 1200

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Orlando Main Campus

4000 Central Florida Blvd.,

Orlando,

Florida,

32816, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

A bachelors degree in History (or an equivalent). A 3.25 GPA in all upper-division history courses taken as an undergraduate student. The GRE is not required for admission to this program. A Statement of Purpose (maximum of two pages) describing personal goals and objectives in seeking a graduate degree in history. Three letters of recommendation from former professors who can address the applicants ability to undertake graduate-level history courses. A substantial academic writing sample between 2000 and 5000 words illustrating the applicants ability to engage in historical research and analysis. Acceptable writing samples may include a chapter from an honors thesis, a conference paper, or a term paper. Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide one official transcript and official certification of degree, with date awarded. See the Sample Country Requirements page for country specific requirements.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.