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    History, MA

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    Irvine, USMAIn-person1 year
    $37,317.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    24%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    $155.00
    App fee

    History, MA at University of California-Irvine is a 1-year, in-person MA program based in Irvine, US. Tuition is $37,317.

    About the program

    Emphasizes graduate training in regional areas, world and transnational history, and thematic specialties. Offers thesis track with research seminars and thesis, or exam track with comprehensive oral exam.

    Focus: both
    top-30 nationwide (US News 2020)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 4, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT overall minimum score of 80 (traditional scale); IELTS overall minimum score of 7 with no individual module below 6
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS overall minimum score of 7, with a score of no less than 6 on any individual module

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $29,479.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does History, MA at University of California-Irvine cost?
    The total estimated tuition for History, MA at University of California-Irvine is $37,317.
    Is History, MA at University of California-Irvine online or in-person?
    History, MA at University of California-Irvine is offered in-person.
    How long does History, MA at University of California-Irvine take to complete?
    History, MA at University of California-Irvine is structured around 1 year.
    How competitive is History, MA at University of California-Irvine?
    History, MA at University of California-Irvine reports an acceptance rate of approximately 24%.
    What work-permit options follow History, MA at University of California-Irvine?
    Post-completion work rights for History, MA at University of California-Irvine: 12 months OPT (US)