MA in History

Master Arts (MA) in History

A total of 30 credits to complete an MA in History.

You must complete an approved program of study totaling 30 credits, which includes the thesis seminar. You are allowed to take a maximum of 9 credits of graduate courses in other departments or colleges, provided they have the approval of the graduate advisor. You may not take more than two tutorials.

After completion of 24 credits (eight courses), you will register under your primary thesis advisor (a full-time faculty member of the History Department) for Individual Tutorial Research (3 credits) and Thesis Seminar: Independent Research (3 credits).

Finally, you’ll present a satisfactory master’s thesis, to be approved by your primary advisor and a second reader, as well as the Graduate Director.

Note: Once matriculated, you have four years in which to finish the work for your master’s degree. 

You must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for admission. Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance to the program.

• Bachelor’s degree comparable to a bachelor’s degree from Hunter
• College and university transcripts
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• At least 18 credits of upper level undergraduate courses in French literature.
• Official score report of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test*
• Two letters of recommendation from appropriate academic or professional references.
• A statement of purpose of approximately 500 words describing your objectives in undertaking graduate study. In reviewing applications, considerable importance is placed on the applicant’s interest in and commitment to advanced study and professional development.
• Applicants whose native language is not English and who have taken all or part of their undergraduate education in a country where English is not the native language are required to submit scores on the TOEFL/IELTS. The following minimum scores must be obtained:
  • TOEFL iBT: 80/ Paper Based Test: 550/ Computer Administered Test: 213
  • IELTS: 6.5 Overall Band Score

*The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is currently waived for both the incoming Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 class.

For additional program information, visit the History Department website.

Responsibilities: Conducting archaeological research and excavations.

Salary Range: $50,000 – $80,000 per year.

Responsibilities: Organizing and preserving historical records.

Salary Range: $50,000 – $70,000 per year.

Responsibilities: Managing and curating exhibits in museums or cultural institutions.

Salary Range: $50,000 – $80,000 per year.

Responsibilities: Teaching history at the secondary or college level.

Salary Range: $50,000 – $80,000 per year (varies by level), with potential for higher earnings with experience and tenure.

Responsibilities: Preserving and restoring historic buildings and sites.

Salary Range: $60,000 – $90,000 per year, depending on the project and level of experience.

Responsibilities: Overseeing programs related to historical education, preservation, or advocacy.

Salary Range: $60,000 – $90,000 per year.

Responsibilities: Analyzing historical trends to inform policy decisions.

Salary Range: $60,000 – $90,000 per year, depending on experience, position, and organization.

Responsibilities: Engaging with the public through exhibitions, tours, or other educational programs.

Salary Range: $50,000 – $70,000 per year.

Responsibilities: Conducting historical research for government agencies, think tanks, or private companies.

Salary Range: $50,000 – $80,000 per year.

Responsibilities: Writing historical books, articles, or content for various publications.

Salary Range: Highly variable; may start around $40,000 and increase with experience and success.