This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in fields of public history such as museum and archival administration, preservation/restoration work, interpretation, consulting, and applied research.

International students can study the Public History at Western Michigan University at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 30, 2027.
About Bachelor of Public History
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Public History at Western Michigan University
Entry Requirements
- Copy of passport identification page
- Proof of English language proficiency*
- Transcripts from all secondary and post-secondary schools attended or are attending, including diplomas, examination results, mark sheets and certificates.* Unofficial transcripts and other academic documents are acceptable for admission decision-making. Uploaded documents will show as received only AFTER an admissions counselor has completed the evaluation.
The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (I3S) may accept credential evaluation reports from certain credential evaluation services to make admission decision at Western Michigan University for undergraduate and graduate international admissions. Although it is not required, we strongly encourage submission of evaluation reports to expedite application processing and decision-making. Admitted and enrolled students are required to send your official high school or university transcripts and proof of degree before the beginning of the second semester of your studies.
Following are the evaluation agencies that you may use to get your transcripts evaluated:
World Education Services: www.wes.orgEducational Credential Evaluators: www.ece.orgAcademic Evaluation Services: www.academicevaluations.orgGlobal Credential Evaluators: www.gceus.comSpantran: The Evaluation Company: www.spantran.com - $100 non-refundable application fee
- Proof of sufficient funds for the first academic year of study at WMU according to estimated cost of attendance. Proof of sufficient funds is a bank statement in your own name for cost of attendance. If the bank statement is not in your own name, then additionally provide a letter signed by your financial sponsor indicating that they will pay your cost of attendance.
*Official documents are those sent directly to International & Student Scholar Services (I3S) from the issuing institution or testing agency. Hand-carried transcripts will be accepted if in a sealed envelope from the institution. Documents sent by the student cannot be accepted as official.
If any documents are not issued in English, also provide an official English translation of each document.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 48
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Public History at Western Michigan University
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