College Park,
MD,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in History - Technology Science and Environment in College Park United States | University of Maryland, College Park
University of Maryland, College Park
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College Park United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,953
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Department of History provides graduate programs awarding Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Additionally, through collaboration with the College of Information Studies, students can pursue a combined Master of Arts in History and Library Science. A partnership with the School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation enables another dual-degree option: a Master of Arts in History and Historic Preservation. The MA and PhD programs feature specialized tracks including Ancient Mediterranean, Medieval Studies, Early Modern Europe, Modern Europe, Global Interaction and Exchange, International History, Jewish Studies, Latin America, Middle East, Russia & Eurasia, Technology, Science, & Environment, United States History, and Women & Gender Studies. Exclusive MA concentrations cover Africa and Military History. With over fifty faculty members and around 150 graduate students, the program demonstrates particular excellence in African-American, US, and Middle Eastern studies. Additional strong areas include Western/Central European, Russian/Eurasian, Ancient Mediterranean, Latin American, and Women & Gender studies. Emerging fields gaining faculty and student interest include Atlantic history, African diaspora studies, and Global Interaction and Exchange.
Both MA and PhD candidates can specialize in these historical disciplines. Our vibrant academic community comprises esteemed faculty, university-affiliated scholars, visiting researchers, and guest lecturers. The program benefits from exceptional resources at the University of Maryland and throughout the Washington/Baltimore region. Faculty expertise primarily focuses on 19th-20th century developments, especially in US and European contexts, while supporting broader geographical and temporal research interests where course availability permits.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Statement of Purpose: Other than the required questions for the Statement of Purpose asked by the University of Maryland, the History Department asks applicants to include content that emphasizes academic and research interests:
what is the applicant interested in studying and why,
what the applicant might be interested in working on for the M.A. thesis or Ph.D. dissertation and
how the applicant's prior education has provided good training for graduate work in the particular field of interest.
Transcript(s)
TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Letters of Recommendation (3)
CV/Resume
Writing Sample: Research paper of about 20 pages, uploaded to the Upload Requirements section of the application.
Description of Research/Work Experience
As a demonstration of our commitment to excellence in historical scholarship and education, admission to our degree programs is highly competitive. It is important that each applicant clearly articulate his/her academic preparation and qualifications for graduate study at Maryland. All prospective applicants are encouraged to make contact with the faculty in the area(s) of interest. Faculty play an important role in the admissions decision. Prospective applicants are also encouraged to make contact with current graduate students to learn more about their experiences. The History Graduate Student Association can facilitate communications with current students.
Although there are exceptions, the minimum overall grade point average is 3.25 for admission to a master's degree program and 3.50 for admission to the doctoral program. The admissions committee would typically expect a higher grade point average in past coursework in history and related disciplines.
iBT TOEFL - 96 Overall (Speaking 22, Listening 24, Reading 26, Writing 24)
IELTS - 7 Overall (Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7, Speaking 6.5)
what is the applicant interested in studying and why,
what the applicant might be interested in working on for the M.A. thesis or Ph.D. dissertation and
how the applicant's prior education has provided good training for graduate work in the particular field of interest.
Transcript(s)
TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Letters of Recommendation (3)
CV/Resume
Writing Sample: Research paper of about 20 pages, uploaded to the Upload Requirements section of the application.
Description of Research/Work Experience
As a demonstration of our commitment to excellence in historical scholarship and education, admission to our degree programs is highly competitive. It is important that each applicant clearly articulate his/her academic preparation and qualifications for graduate study at Maryland. All prospective applicants are encouraged to make contact with the faculty in the area(s) of interest. Faculty play an important role in the admissions decision. Prospective applicants are also encouraged to make contact with current graduate students to learn more about their experiences. The History Graduate Student Association can facilitate communications with current students.
Although there are exceptions, the minimum overall grade point average is 3.25 for admission to a master's degree program and 3.50 for admission to the doctoral program. The admissions committee would typically expect a higher grade point average in past coursework in history and related disciplines.
iBT TOEFL - 96 Overall (Speaking 22, Listening 24, Reading 26, Writing 24)
IELTS - 7 Overall (Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7, Speaking 6.5)
Tuition
USD
18,953