Master of Arts in History

Shape the future of history in higher education, public service and research. The Department of History master's programs prepare students for a diversity of careers in research, education, public service, and other fields both within and outside the academy. You can focus your studies on the history of the United States or Europe, as well as the ancient world and many non-western countries. Graduate classes normally include eight to 12 students, allowing you to receive personal attention from the instructor. Course offerings are available in the areas noted above as well as in environmental, imperial, and women's and gender history. Our departmental strengths include Texas history, military history, and food history. Through extensive reading, writing assignments and specialized seminar classes, you'll strengthen your analytical, writing, research and presentation skills.

Our classes are taught by faculty who have published numerous books and articles, been awarded many research grants, and earned national and international recognition in their fields. The knowledge and skills students gain while earning a history degree offer excellent preparation for a seemingly endless variety of occupations. Students of history learn to analyze and evaluate evidence with care, to communicate persuasively and clearly, and to understand diverse perspectives and experiences. Many history majors directly apply course content to fulfilling careers as historians, museum professionals, historical interpreters, researchers, writers, filmmakers, and educators. According to the American Historical Association, history graduates work in almost every field imaginable, ranging from financial services to healthcare to community and social services and beyond.

International Transcripts

The UNT Department of History takes a holistic approach in evaluating applicants for admission to our graduate programs. Statement of purpose that contextualize a prospective student's application play a significant role in our admissions decisions. GRE scores are NOT required, but are highly recommended. We do NOT have minimum GPA or GRE score requirements, nor do we have minimum undergraduate credit-hour in history requirement. However, the general guidelines below provide a broad picture of some of the common characteristics of successful applicants to our MA program.

Score at the 50th percentile or higher on the verbal portion and 4.0 or higher on the analytical/writing portion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE),
Have a bachelor's degree and 24 hours of history credits from an accredited university (6 hours of US history, 6 hours of world history, and 12 hours of upper level history), and
Have a cumulative undergraduate grade-point average (overall OR for the last sixty hours OR in at least 24 undergraduate history credit hours) of 3.5 on a four-point scale.

English Language Proficiency: UNT degree program applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency. Minimum TOEFL score requirement is 79, Minimum IELTS score is 6.5, Minimum PTE score is 53. UNT-International provides a complete list of ways to demonstrate English language proficiency.