MA in Public History in Chicago United States | Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago | Chicago United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 23,250
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months

Public history applies historical knowledge to meet modern-day needs. It involves utilizing historical techniques to examine, conserve, manage, and present historical materials and artifacts. Public historians are professionals who employ their expertise across various societal sectors, including museums, historical organizations, archival positions, community history initiatives, preservation efforts, cultural resource programs, and governmental research. Collaborating with architects, librarians, policymakers, exhibit creators, and history buffs, these specialists enhance our collective awareness and interpretation of history.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Application requirements for the History: Public History MA include:
Transcripts
3 Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Writing Sample
Statement of Purpose Details
Please write a brief statement describing your academic and research interests as well as your professional goals. Please note there is a writing sample requirement that needs to be completed in addition to this section.
Applicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree in progress. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable, faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts, we have them on record. Copies of transcripts or transcripts not received in a sealed envelope from the university are considered unofficial. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts. We strongly encourage electronic submission of documents. Official transcripts should show a GPA of 3.0 or higher. In exceptional cases, applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 may be admitted.
For the TOEFL, a minimum score of 79 on the iBT
For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6.0 is required.

Tuition USD 23,250

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