Honolulu,
HI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in History in Honolulu United States | University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Hawaii at Manoa
|
Honolulu United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,648
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Department of History provides Master's and Doctoral degree programs specializing in American, Asian, European, Pacific/Hawaiian, and World History studies.
Prospective graduate students must submit additional materials alongside standard Graduate Division requirements, including academic references (two for Master's applicants, three for Ph.D. candidates) ideally from former professors, along with a writing sample like a research paper or thesis. Comprehensive information about graduate studies and financial assistance options can be found in the Graduate Student Handbook.
History graduates pursue diverse career paths including educational roles at various academic levels, as well as opportunities in museums, archives, government, historic preservation, corporate research, and related fields. The department offers career guidance through a dedicated placement officer.
Graduate coursework includes History department offerings and approved interdisciplinary classes, with 600-level courses requiring instructor approval. Most advanced courses (excluding HIST 602) can be taken twice for credit.
MA applicants need at least 18 upper-division undergraduate credits in History or related disciplines like Asian or American Studies. Those lacking this background may receive conditional admission while completing prerequisites.
MA candidates can choose between thesis (Plan A) or non-thesis (Plan B) options, both requiring foreign language proficiency. United States and East Asia History students must also fulfill specific seminar requirements detailed in the Graduate Student Handbook.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible, an applicant must hold or expect to hold prior to matriculation a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or an equivalent degree from a recognized non-U.S. institution of higher education.
A GPA of 3.0 or better in the last four semesters or approximately 60 semester credits (or the equivalent in quarter credits) of work as an undergraduate,
All international applicants are required to submit one transcript or academic record from each institution of higher education attended, including any study abroad or exchange programs, summer programs, and non-degree work and extension programs. Applicants may submit unofficial copies of transcripts while applying for admission. However, admitted students are required to submit official transcripts in order to enroll at UHM. Official transcripts or academic records must be sent to Graduate Division Student Services directly from the issuing institution(s), or in sealed institutional envelopes if submitted with the application.
Applicants are required to submit one transcript from each post-secondary institution attended, including any study abroad or exchange programs, summer programs, and non-degree work and extension programs. Applicants may submit unofficial copies of transcripts while applying for admission. However, admitted students are required to submit official transcripts in order to enroll at UHM.
TOEFL iBT - Minimum score 61 TOEFL iBT
IELTS- Minimum score is 6.00 for the IELTS Academic overall band test results.
A GPA of 3.0 or better in the last four semesters or approximately 60 semester credits (or the equivalent in quarter credits) of work as an undergraduate,
All international applicants are required to submit one transcript or academic record from each institution of higher education attended, including any study abroad or exchange programs, summer programs, and non-degree work and extension programs. Applicants may submit unofficial copies of transcripts while applying for admission. However, admitted students are required to submit official transcripts in order to enroll at UHM. Official transcripts or academic records must be sent to Graduate Division Student Services directly from the issuing institution(s), or in sealed institutional envelopes if submitted with the application.
Applicants are required to submit one transcript from each post-secondary institution attended, including any study abroad or exchange programs, summer programs, and non-degree work and extension programs. Applicants may submit unofficial copies of transcripts while applying for admission. However, admitted students are required to submit official transcripts in order to enroll at UHM.
TOEFL iBT - Minimum score 61 TOEFL iBT
IELTS- Minimum score is 6.00 for the IELTS Academic overall band test results.
Tuition
USD
33,648