Master of History at Wayne State University

Wayne State University

United States of America, Detroit

University Rank:#781

The History at Wayne State University is a Full Time Master program offered at the university's main campus in Detroit , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 2 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 28, 2027.

About Master of History

Are you a secondary school teacher who wants to expand your content knowledge of history and advance your career? Are you contemplating pursuing a doctorate, but you'd like to experience graduate-level work before making a decision? Are you a lifelong learner with a particular interest in history?

Wayne State's Master of Arts in History is designed to meet the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and goals, combining intellectual rigor with convenience and flexibility. Our master's program offers small classes taught by full-time faculty who are committed to student success. Students select a major field from among three areas: U.S., European or world history. Master's coursework emphasizes basic historical and historiographical issues, research methodology and career development.

You will take several courses in your major field, as well as have the opportunity to take courses in other fields and customize the curriculum to your interests. As a capstone project, all master's students work closely with their primary advisor to conduct original research and write an essay or thesis of publishable quality. The 30-credit master's degree can be completed in two years of full-time study or up to six years of part-time study.

Students often elect to pursue a Joint Master of Arts in History and Library and Information Science or earn a Graduate Certificate in World History, Archival Administration and/or Nonprofit Management concurrently with their master's in history. Doing so expands career opportunities after graduation.

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Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of History at Wayne State University

Entry Requirements

International applicants must complete the equivalent of a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree, including all state and external/internal examinations required for the degree. Some three-year general degrees (from Canada, India, Pakistan, France, Lebanon, etc.) may not be equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree. However, if you have completed an honors degree, additional undergraduate coursework beyond the three-year bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree, you may be considered for admission.

If you are applying to a master's program, your minimum undergraduate GPA must be 2.75 or its equivalent in upper division coursework. If you are applying to a doctoral program, your minimum undergraduate GPA must be 3.0 or its equivalent in upper division coursework.

Submit your transcript(s)

To begin the application review, upload unofficial copies of English-translated international transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions from which you earned a bachelor's degree or higher, including Mark Sheets, if applicable. If you are admitted, you must submit an official course-by-course academic evaluation of your completed bachelor's degree.

Demonstrate English proficiency

Non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English proficiency by meeting the minimum requirements. You are required to submit an official qualifying score meeting minimum Graduate School requirements. Send official test scores to Wayne State University Graduate Admissions, using the school code 1898.

To begin the application review, upload an unofficial copy of your English proficiency test score(s). Once admitted, an official test score must be submitted to Graduate Admissions.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of History at Wayne State University

Application Fee 50

How to Apply for Master of History at Wayne State University

You should apply as an international student if you are not a permanent resident or citizen of the United States. You should also apply under this status if you have graduated from a secondary institution and completed pre-university educational curricula in your own country.

International students can apply for 2023 using the undergraduate admission application.
If you are a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, or if you are a U.S. Citizen living in Canada, apply for 2023 using the undergraduate admissions application.

Graduate students

Those interested in pursuing a graduate degree, visit the Graduate School website and apply.

Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions if you have questions about the application process.

Master of History at Wayne State University

Wayne State University

United States of America, Detroit