Pittsburgh,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Public History in Pittsburgh United States | Duquesne University
Duquesne University
|
Pittsburgh United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
26,568
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Public history brings the past to life beyond textbooks and classrooms, engaging audiences through museums, national parks, historic sites, and digital platforms worldwide. At Duquesne, our public history program equips you with the expertise to connect with diverse audiences and historical materials across institutional and community environments. This dynamic field blends scholarly research with public engagement, creating valuable career opportunities across multiple sectors.
With strong job placement rates and enhanced research/networking options, there's never been a better time to pursue your public history graduate studies at Duquesne. Pittsburgh's vibrant urban setting provides exceptional internship opportunities at renowned institutions. These hands-on experiences allow students to develop professional skills, expand their networks within the public history field, and enhance their career prospects. Our graduates frequently secure rewarding positions at public history organizations after completing their degrees.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Official transcripts recording all baccalaureate work, along with degree, from an accredited undergraduate college or university. If you are currently taking classes, please submit your transcript once grades are posted. Note: If your undergraduate and/or graduate degrees are from an institution located outside of the United States, you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course report. The official reports must be sent directly to Duquesne University from the organization you order through and will qualify as official transcripts.
Three confidential letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant's academic studies or professional work.
A brief (2-3 page) personal statement explaining your educational and/or professional experience thus far, your academic interests, the reason why you are pursuing graduate studies at Duquesne, and your career goals. Public History applicants should mention any professional experience in the field, and History applicants should identify their geographical area of interest (American, European, or Global history). Please also indicate whether you are interested in departmental graduate assistantships, full or part-time study, and list any foreign language experience.
An academic writing sample, not to exceed 25 pages (double-spaced).
Undergraduate degree from a four-year, degree-granting institution
A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL - 80
Three confidential letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant's academic studies or professional work.
A brief (2-3 page) personal statement explaining your educational and/or professional experience thus far, your academic interests, the reason why you are pursuing graduate studies at Duquesne, and your career goals. Public History applicants should mention any professional experience in the field, and History applicants should identify their geographical area of interest (American, European, or Global history). Please also indicate whether you are interested in departmental graduate assistantships, full or part-time study, and list any foreign language experience.
An academic writing sample, not to exceed 25 pages (double-spaced).
Undergraduate degree from a four-year, degree-granting institution
A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL - 80
Tuition
USD
26,568