College Park,
MD,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in History - United States 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 partnerships with the College of Information Studies and the School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation, the department offers dual-degree options: a Master of Arts in History and Library Science, and a Master of Arts in History and Historic Preservation. Students pursuing MA or PhD degrees can specialize in diverse fields including Ancient Mediterranean studies, Medieval history, Early Modern and Modern Europe, Global Interaction and Exchange, International relations, Jewish studies, Latin American history, Middle Eastern studies, Russian & Eurasian affairs, Technology, Science, & Environment, US history, and Women & Gender studies. The MA program also offers concentrations in African 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, while maintaining strong traditions in Western/Central European, Russian/Eurasian, Ancient Mediterranean, Latin American, and Women & Gender scholarship. Emerging areas of focus include Atlantic history, African diaspora studies, and Global Interaction and Exchange.
Our academic offerings cater to diverse learners - from those taking introductory classes to undergraduate majors pursuing seminar work and guided research, to MA and PhD candidates preparing for professional careers in historical scholarship. Graduates frequently pursue careers in academia, government, and corporate sectors. The joint History and Library Science MA program (HiLS) emphasizes US History, with alumni securing positions in libraries and archives nationwide. While students can investigate any period or theme in US History, the department has particular strengths in cultural, political, and legal history, with notable research clusters examining slavery, African-American experiences, diaspora studies, labor movements, gender/sexuality, early America, and business/technology history. Faculty members have been instrumental in developing transnational approaches to studying the early modern Atlantic World and twentieth-century labor relations and cultural exchange.
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