New York City,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Historical Studies in New York United States | The New School
The New School
|
New York United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
35,085
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Historical studies form the cornerstone of social investigation and informed discussions about contemporary politics and culture. Our unique program connects the humanities and social sciences, equipping students with skills in conceptual precision, archival investigation, analytical thinking, and historical composition. With close ties to other departments at the New School for Social Research and various university-wide initiatives, students gain exceptional access to critical social theory and interdisciplinary partnerships.
The 30-credit MA in Historical Studies merges historical training with coursework spanning multiple disciplines at The New School for Social Research. Our interdisciplinary approach thoroughly examines diverse perspectives on global understanding.
Established in the 1980s by Charles Tilly, Louise Tilly, Aristide Zolberg, and Ira Katznelson, the Committee for Historical Studies upholds its founding principle: history's vital role in human comprehension. We maintain our dedication to exploring historical inquiries through theoretically grounded, critical frameworks.
Our curriculum spans numerous historical eras and global regions, with special emphasis on major modern transformations. Faculty specialties encompass capitalism's evolution, political history, violence studies, gender history, psychoanalysis development, social movements, and historical theory. Our varied methodologies incorporate perspectives from critical social theory. Dedicated faculty guide students in honing their scholarly, educational, and writing skills to effectively engage broad audiences.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
Submit Required Essays
Please describe the academic and intellectual interests, progress, and achievements that have contributed to your decision to apply for graduate study. You should include a thoughtful description of your tentative plan of study or area of inquiry at The New School for Social Research as you now envision it, the kind of research questions you intend to pursue, and what you hope or expect to do after you've completed the degree. (500750-word limit)
Submit Your R'sum or CV
Submit a one to two-page r'sum/curriculum vitae summarizing your academic qualifications, relevant work experience, published writing, volunteer/community work, professional networking, public speaking, and/or any other relevant experiences that may relate to your field of study, including dates and positions held. Please also note any special language or computer skills that you have.
Submit Two Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation from professional and/or academic references are required. Recommendations must be submitted by recommenders directly via the online application portal. Instructions are included in the online application.
Submit College Transcripts
Applicants must upload an unofficial transcript, mark sheet, or academic record for each institution (even if you didnt receive a degree) in the Academic History section of the online application.
All uploaded transcripts must be accompanied by a key, a legend, or the back copy of the transcript. Non-English transcripts must be accompanied by an English translation. Records from non-U.S. institutions must have grades or marks and contain a copy of diploma if the degree has been conferred. Make sure your name appears on the transcript/record. Scanned documents must be clear and legible.
Minimum required scores are:
TOEFL iBT - 100
IELTS - 7.5
Please describe the academic and intellectual interests, progress, and achievements that have contributed to your decision to apply for graduate study. You should include a thoughtful description of your tentative plan of study or area of inquiry at The New School for Social Research as you now envision it, the kind of research questions you intend to pursue, and what you hope or expect to do after you've completed the degree. (500750-word limit)
Submit Your R'sum or CV
Submit a one to two-page r'sum/curriculum vitae summarizing your academic qualifications, relevant work experience, published writing, volunteer/community work, professional networking, public speaking, and/or any other relevant experiences that may relate to your field of study, including dates and positions held. Please also note any special language or computer skills that you have.
Submit Two Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation from professional and/or academic references are required. Recommendations must be submitted by recommenders directly via the online application portal. Instructions are included in the online application.
Submit College Transcripts
Applicants must upload an unofficial transcript, mark sheet, or academic record for each institution (even if you didnt receive a degree) in the Academic History section of the online application.
All uploaded transcripts must be accompanied by a key, a legend, or the back copy of the transcript. Non-English transcripts must be accompanied by an English translation. Records from non-U.S. institutions must have grades or marks and contain a copy of diploma if the degree has been conferred. Make sure your name appears on the transcript/record. Scanned documents must be clear and legible.
Minimum required scores are:
TOEFL iBT - 100
IELTS - 7.5
Tuition
USD
35,085