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    Master of Arts in History

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    Salt Lake City, USMAIn-person2 years
    $55,966.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    33%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    15
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $65.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts in History at University of Utah is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Salt Lake City, US. Tuition is $55,966.

    About the program

    Provides general competence in a selected field of study and substantive training as a research historian. Offered in US History and Global Contexts, with the US History track being research intensive and non-thesis, and other fields requiring a thesis.

    Focus: research

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min minimum TOEFL score of 80 (Internet-based test) or 550 (paper-based test)
    IELTS
    required
    Min An overall minimum band score of 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $31,600.00
    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 Master of Arts in History at University of Utah cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in History at University of Utah is $55,966 across 30 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in History at University of Utah online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in History at University of Utah is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in History at University of Utah take to complete?
    Master of Arts in History at University of Utah is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Arts in History at University of Utah?
    Per the program's published guidance: cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above
    How competitive is Master of Arts in History at University of Utah?
    Master of Arts in History at University of Utah reports an acceptance rate of approximately 33%.