Program Overview Historical Studies M.A.

Why Study Historical Studies?

The Master's in Historical Studies program teaches the methods and techniques of a professional historian, combined with current analytical tools and technology.

Historians document moments throughout time to understand what has happened in the past. What history will you bring to light?

History has never been more important. And it needs passionate people like you to draw connections between how we got here and where we can go next. UMBC’s Historical Studies master’s program provides you with modern tools and techniques so you can learn how to bring history to life through deeper analysis, strong storytelling, and broader context.

At a Glance

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What Are My Career Options Studying Historical Studies?

Accelerate your career path by mastering new techniques and technologies that allow you to share history in a compelling and inspiring way.

Whether you’re seeking to pursue a Ph.D. program or curate exhibits at a museum, this program will allow you the opportunity to take the core liberal arts skills you have to the next level.

Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

UMBC works to provide students with adequate need-based funding.

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Ready to Apply?

Review Master of Arts in Historical Studies Requirements

View Requirements on the History Department Website

GRE General Test NOT required.

Start Your Graduate Admissions Application

Please note that application decisions can take 6-8 weeks after the program’s deadline, and depend on how many applications a department receives. You will receive an email once the department processes your decision letter. You will be able to see your decision letter by logging in to the application website. Your decision letter will be where the application checklist was. You may also check your recommendation statuses to send reminders or update contact information from the user page. If you are having trouble logging back in, you can recover your account.

Have Questions?

Please contact the appropriate Graduate School staff member for assistance, or contact our Main Office at gradschool@umbc.edu or 410-455-2537.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester

All Students:
Apply by February 15

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Contact Information

Historical Studies Program Contacts

Main Contact

410-455-2312

Program Director

Anne Rubin
410-455-1661
arubin@umbc.edu

Program Coordinator

Carla Ison
410-455-4178
ison@umbc.edu

UMBC Graduate School Admissions Office Contact Information

Mailing Address

UMBC Graduate School
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

Admissions Staff

Staff are available from Mon - Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 410-455-2537

Request Help

Email Graduate Admissions at gradschool@umbc.edu.

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