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    History

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    Davis, USMAIn-person2 years
    $61,383.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    8
    Cohort
    students
    53
    Credits
    $155.00
    App fee

    History at University of California-Davis is a 53-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Davis, US. Tuition is $61,383.

    About the program

    Program provides advanced knowledge in fields including United States, medieval, early modern and modern European, Russian, East Asian, Indian, Middle Eastern, Latin American, and history of science and medicine. Involves graduate seminars in historiography, research, major and minor fields.

    Focus: research
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    12 months OPT (US)

    $21,370.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does History at University of California-Davis cost?
    The total estimated tuition for History at University of California-Davis is $61,383 across 53 required credits.
    Is History at University of California-Davis online or in-person?
    History at University of California-Davis is offered in-person.
    How long does History at University of California-Davis take to complete?
    History at University of California-Davis is structured around 2 years and 53 credits.
    What GPA is required for History at University of California-Davis?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
    How large is the History at University of California-Davis cohort?
    History at University of California-Davis typically enrolls around 8 students per cohort.