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    Master of Arts (M.A.) in History

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    Berkeley, USMaster'sIn-person2 years
    $63,170.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    7.5%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    24
    Cohort
    students
    $155.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts (M.A.) in History at University of California-Berkeley is a 2-year, in-person Master's program based in Berkeley, US. Tuition is $63,170.

    About the program

    Covers fifteen fields including Africa, Ancient Greece and Rome, Byzantine, Early Modern Europe, East Asia: China, East Asia: Japan, Jewish, Late Modern Europe, Latin America, Medieval Europe, Middle East, North America, Science, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.

    Focus: research
    1st in History (US News) | #2 (US News)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL test takers must obtain a minimum score of 570 for the paper test, 233 for the Computer Based Test (CBT) or 90 on the Internet based test (IBT) with minimum sub-scores of 18 writing, 17 speaking, 16 listening, and 17 reading.
    IELTS
    required
    Min Your most recent overall Band score must be at least 7 on a 9-point scale.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $21,600.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts (M.A.) in History at University of California-Berkeley cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts (M.A.) in History at University of California-Berkeley is $63,170.
    Is Master of Arts (M.A.) in History at University of California-Berkeley online or in-person?
    Master of Arts (M.A.) in History at University of California-Berkeley is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts (M.A.) in History at University of California-Berkeley take to complete?
    Master of Arts (M.A.) in History at University of California-Berkeley is structured around 2 years.
    What GPA is required for Master of Arts (M.A.) in History at University of California-Berkeley?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
    How competitive is Master of Arts (M.A.) in History at University of California-Berkeley?
    Master of Arts (M.A.) in History at University of California-Berkeley reports an acceptance rate of approximately 7.5%.