Overview

Graduates from the History program at the University of New Orleans provides intensive training in historiography, research and writing, and prepares students for a wide variety of careers in the public and private sectors. The Department of History and Philosophy prides itself on successfully preparing students for further graduate studies as well.

In a recent study, the American Historical Association ranked our Master's program among the top 20 in the nation in sending its graduate students on to successful completion of Ph.D. programs at top research universities.

Optional Concentrations

Concentration in Public History: New Orleans Track

Concentration in Public History: Military Track

Concentration in International and Global Studies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Historical Writing and Thought
Public History
Seminar in American History
World War II: An International History
Seeing History through Film
Postwar Europe, 1945-Present
Women & Slavery in the Americas

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
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- Apply before 2027-03-10 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Orleans, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. or a 4-year degree equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad.
Applicants enrolled in the final year of a bachelor's degree or international equivalent will be considered for conditional admission.
3.0 grade point average (GPA) on a 4-point scale for all graduate coursework
Statement of Purpose
Writing Sample
Official transcripts from all undergraduate and previous graduate institutions attended and official GRE scores if available.
Two Letters of Recommendation
Resume (optional)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

13678 USD / year

≈ 13678 USD / year
Out-of-State

13678 USD / year

≈ 13678 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9108 USD / year

≈ 9108 USD / year

Living costs

New Orleans

United States

1125 - 2151 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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