Overview

This Public History and Library and Information Science degree offered by University of South Carolina combines respected curriculum, alumni networks and faculty expertise from two colleges at USC. Both the Public History program and the School of Information rank nationally, with this combined program a perfect fit for students seeking specialized skills and career advancement in library and history fields.

Key Skills

Analytical Reasoning - Breaking down complex problems or situations to identify patterns, connections and solutions
Writing - Creating professional written content for inclusion in scholarly journal articles, books and reports
Advocacy - Promoting or defending a cause or issue often using awareness, education and policy change
Database Management - Organizing and maintaining data in a computer system, including storage, retrieval and security
Interpersonal Skills - Communicating and interacting effectively in a variety of social and professional situations
Research - Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Historical research methods
Archival administration
Historical editing
History of historical writing
Research Design and Evaluation
Librarianship and Information Services

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Persons applying to the joint master’s program in public history and library and information science must meet the entrance requirements of both the Department of History and the School of Library and Information Studies
Your official academic transcripts from all schools attended — whether or not you earned a degree. This includes transcripts from transfer institutions. If you graduated from the University of South Carolina, your transcripts may already be on file.
A grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students who do not have a 3.0 may still be admitted.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29760 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29760 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

13736 USD / year

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Living costs

Columbia

United States

999 - 1508 USD / month

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