Overview

Students will also prepare a research portfolio consisting of two major research papers. Candidates must pass a language exam that tests reading knowledge of a language other than English.

Key Features

Applicants to the M.A. program may apply for apprenticeships in archives and manuscript collections, editing scholarly books and William and Mary Quarterly articles, and humanities computing. Students chosen to serve as apprentices receive a small stipend.

About half the graduates of the MA program in History at College of William & Mary have gone on to doctoral programs. The others include secondary school teachers, editors, archaeologists, and museum professionals. For more information on the placement of graduates, see the Placement Directory.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Independent Study in History

Directed Studies

Topics in History

Directed Thesis Master's Research

Historian's Craft

Teaching History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Williamsburg, United States

Disciplines

History View 536 other Masters in History in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A non-refundable processing fee of $50 is required for application for admission to a graduate program in Arts & Sciences.

Letters of Recommendation

You are required to provide official transcripts or marks statements and degree certificates from all institutions of higher education that you have attended.

Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Scores

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

29352 USD / year

≈ 29352 USD / year
Out-of-State

29352 USD / year

≈ 29352 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10905 USD / year

≈ 10905 USD / year

Living costs

Williamsburg

United States

1306 - 2134 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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