Athens,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in History in Athens United States | University of Georgia
University of Georgia
|
Athens United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,630
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The History Department provides PhD candidates with committed advisors, distinguished colleagues, career advancement resources, instructional preparation, and internal funding for research. Graduates emerge prepared for academic roles and diverse professional paths.
Pursuing a history graduate degree at the University of Georgia presents numerous benefits: distinguished professors, an intimate program fostering personalized guidance, the facilities of a leading research institution, and an impressive employment track record. The program features particular expertise in colonial America, African American studies, Southern U.S. history, Latin American studies, European history, socio-cultural history, economic history, gender and sexuality studies, military history, religious studies, global history, and agricultural/environmental history.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
GRE - The GRE is no longer required.
Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded to the application. Official transcripts will be required upon admission to the UGA Graduate School
Three recommendations are required by the UGA Graduate School. These are to be sent directly via the Graduate School's on-line application system. You will need to submit the names and emails of your recommenders in the application. Please do not send us hard copies of actual letters. Please do not send us additional letters or recommendations. The first three received on record will be accounted for. Recommendations should make a strong case for your ability to succeed in a history graduate program.
Please DO NOT submit unsolicited materials by mail or email. All of these items should be uploaded in PDF format to your graduate application.
Personal Statement (1-2 page MAXIMUM)
A 1-2 page statement explaining your background for graduate study and educational/career goals.
Writing Sample (10-12 pages MAXIMUM)
A sample of your written work--in the form of a term paper or other formal writing--must demonstrate your potential as a historian. This is one of the most important parts of your application file. The writing sample ideally will be a historical research paper using primary sources. If not, it should demonstrate that your analytical and writing skills will enable you to handle the demands of our rigorous program. It is not necessary to have been a history undergraduate major to be accepted. The writing sample must be in English.
Resume OR Curriculum Vitae (do not send both)
A resume or curriculum vitae detailing your academic and/or work experience.
Department of history short supplemental survey form.
A link to the form will automatically be emailed to you after you submit your application and fee and the application is made available to the department. This is a short form related to your research interests, with just a few brief questions. Please do not request the form directly. All applicants will be sent the form.
A resume or curriculum vitae detailing your academic and/or work experience.
The undergraduate GPA average is above 3.4. Students entering the PhD program with a master's degree already in hand averaged a 3.8 graduate GPA.
Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0
Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded to the application. Official transcripts will be required upon admission to the UGA Graduate School
Three recommendations are required by the UGA Graduate School. These are to be sent directly via the Graduate School's on-line application system. You will need to submit the names and emails of your recommenders in the application. Please do not send us hard copies of actual letters. Please do not send us additional letters or recommendations. The first three received on record will be accounted for. Recommendations should make a strong case for your ability to succeed in a history graduate program.
Please DO NOT submit unsolicited materials by mail or email. All of these items should be uploaded in PDF format to your graduate application.
Personal Statement (1-2 page MAXIMUM)
A 1-2 page statement explaining your background for graduate study and educational/career goals.
Writing Sample (10-12 pages MAXIMUM)
A sample of your written work--in the form of a term paper or other formal writing--must demonstrate your potential as a historian. This is one of the most important parts of your application file. The writing sample ideally will be a historical research paper using primary sources. If not, it should demonstrate that your analytical and writing skills will enable you to handle the demands of our rigorous program. It is not necessary to have been a history undergraduate major to be accepted. The writing sample must be in English.
Resume OR Curriculum Vitae (do not send both)
A resume or curriculum vitae detailing your academic and/or work experience.
Department of history short supplemental survey form.
A link to the form will automatically be emailed to you after you submit your application and fee and the application is made available to the department. This is a short form related to your research interests, with just a few brief questions. Please do not request the form directly. All applicants will be sent the form.
A resume or curriculum vitae detailing your academic and/or work experience.
The undergraduate GPA average is above 3.4. Students entering the PhD program with a master's degree already in hand averaged a 3.8 graduate GPA.
Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0
Tuition
USD
24,630