Overview

Explore world and American history in Fredericksburg, Virginia, a city with a long human story of its own. Here you can study pre-European cultures, the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the 20th century — and that’s just outside the classroom. UMW’s master teachers will ground you in a broad knowledge of history and help you narrow your focus to gain specialized expertise. You’ll leave ready to make a difference in a career or graduate school.

Career Opportunities

Majors of the History major from University of Mary Washington graduate with skills in research, analysis, writing, public speaking, and digital media. Recent UMW history graduates have found careers as a PBS programmer, a judge, a museum curator, an online writer, a high school teacher, and college professors. Graduates may find work in media, government, national parks, education, law, business, international management, and more. Many earn advanced degrees.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Western Civilization

American History to 1865

American History Since 1865

Asian Civilization

Great Lives: Biographical Approaches to History and Culture

Topics in History

First-Year Seminar in European History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fredericksburg, United States

Disciplines

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

UMW accepts both The Common Application and the UMW Application. Please submit the application along with an essay, application fee, or approved waiver.

Send transcripts and/or exam results – matriculation/secondary school certificates, mark sheets, diplomas – with a certified copy of the English translation, for high school work you have completed.

Submit at least one letter of recommendation from a counselor or teacher, using the Common Application Secondary School Report.

English Language Proficiency

Students are required to demonstrate financial ability to pay for at least one year of academic and living expenses and pay your enrollment deposit before being issued an I-20 by UMW.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22852 USD / year

≈ 22852 USD / year
Out-of-State

22852 USD / year

≈ 22852 USD / year
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In-State

9346 USD / year

≈ 9346 USD / year

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