Overview

The History - Public History and Public Service at Stanford University provides students with a unique opportunity to engage with historical scholarship through the lens of civic engagement. This academic pathway encourages students to apply historical methodologies to contemporary societal challenges and public discourse.

Why History - Public History and Public Service at Stanford University?

The programme is distinguished by its integration of high-level historical training with practical applications in public service. Stanford University offers an unparalleled academic setting where students can collaborate with renowned faculty members who are experts in diverse historical periods and thematic areas of study.

The university's location and its extensive network of partnerships provide students with unique insights into the practicalities of historical preservation and public policy. This connection between the classroom and the community ensures that graduates possess both the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills required for success.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 22577 per semester
National fee: USD 22577 per semester
Local fee: USD 21709 per semester

Syllabus

Modules may include:

Historical methods and sources
Research and academic writing
Global and comparative history
Political and social history
Cultural and intellectual history
Economic and international history
Thematic historical studies
Area studies (e.g. Europe, Asia, Americas)
Colloquia and advanced seminars
Capstone project or thesis

Careers with History - Public History and Public Service

Graduates from this programme develop strong analytical, interpretive, and communication skills, preparing them for careers in research, education, public service, business, journalism, and law. The programme also supports pathways into government, cultural institutions, and international organizations, as well as further academic study.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

History of the Police in the United States: Slave Patrols to Ferguson

Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Modern America

From Runaway Wives to Dancing Girls: Urban Women in the Long Nineteenth Century.

The Politics of Sex: Work, Family, and Citizenship in Modern American Women's History

Revolutionaries and Founders

State of the Union

The Origins of the Modern American City, 1865-1920

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stanford, United States

Disciplines

History Ancient History Modern History View 1572 other Bachelors in History in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Coalition Application or Common Application
$90 nonrefundable application fee or fee waiver request
ACT or SAT (Writing/Essay not required) (refer to testing for score reporting policies)
School Report and counselor letter of recommendation
Official transcript(s)
Letters of recommendation from two teachers
Midyear transcript (by February 15)
Standardized testing is one of the application requirements that can highlight academic preparedness. There are no minimum test scores required to be admitted to Stanford, and there is no score that guarantees admission. At Stanford, we review applications holistically, meaning every component of the application is valuable to us as we get to know each student.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

67731 USD / year

≈ 67731 USD / year
Out-of-State

67731 USD / year

≈ 67731 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

67731 USD / year

≈ 67731 USD / year

Additional Details

Tuition per quarter. Students are typically enrolled in classes for three quarters: autumn, winter, spring.

Living costs

Stanford

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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