Bellingham,
WA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in History in Bellingham United States | Western Washington University
Western Washington University
|
Bellingham United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,375
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Western's History MA program enables students to enhance their knowledge of historical research techniques while creating an innovative scholarly work. The completed MA thesis is archived in the university library and a digital repository accessible to global researchers.
This graduate program equips students to:
Pursue careers as analysts, authors, educators, and museum professionals across public and private institutions
Teach at high schools or community colleges
Continue academic pursuits through doctoral studies
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Within the application you will be prompted to upload an unofficial transcript from each institution attended If admitted you will be asked to provide official transcripts
Additional application materials are specified below Applications will not be forwarded to the department for review until all required materials have been received by the Graduate School
Three 3 Letters of Reference
Writing sample An academic research paper or literature review of 10-25 pages that showcases the students abilities to utilize historical materials as well as effectively engage historical methods and theories or those from a related field
Statement of Purpose Please submit a brief essay 300-600 words addressing your qualifications for graduate study by answering these questions
What purposes does the study of history serve and why do you wish to pursue graduate study in this field
Which topics time periods andor fields of history would you hope to investigate and have you contacted the appropriate faculty in the program at WWU regarding your proposed areas
What specific strengths do you possess that will be applicable to that endeavor
What do you hope to achieve while in the program and how does a graduate degree in history relate to your future goals
3.0 minimum GPA
Score at or above the minimum TOEFL 86 iBT or IELTS 7.0
Additional application materials are specified below Applications will not be forwarded to the department for review until all required materials have been received by the Graduate School
Three 3 Letters of Reference
Writing sample An academic research paper or literature review of 10-25 pages that showcases the students abilities to utilize historical materials as well as effectively engage historical methods and theories or those from a related field
Statement of Purpose Please submit a brief essay 300-600 words addressing your qualifications for graduate study by answering these questions
What purposes does the study of history serve and why do you wish to pursue graduate study in this field
Which topics time periods andor fields of history would you hope to investigate and have you contacted the appropriate faculty in the program at WWU regarding your proposed areas
What specific strengths do you possess that will be applicable to that endeavor
What do you hope to achieve while in the program and how does a graduate degree in history relate to your future goals
3.0 minimum GPA
Score at or above the minimum TOEFL 86 iBT or IELTS 7.0
Tuition
USD
27,375