Overview

The skills gained by students of History at Boston College are valued in any profession so while students may decide to continue on to study history at a graduate level, our majors also enter other professional fields such as law, business, government and foreign service, journalism, and teaching.

At BC, our distinguished faculty members are active participants in the scholarly community, and they share their passion for innovative research through teaching and mentorship. The wealth of historical resources in the Boston area means that our students not only benefit from working closely with the faculty, but also from having access to world-class libraries, cultural institutions, and some of the oldest historical sites in the United States.

Learning outcomes

Students will gain an understanding of the processes of historical change and a depth of knowledge in at least one historical period, geographical area or topical field.
Students will be able to critique the use and interpretation of evidence in historical works.
Students will be able to develop their own historical research questions and research hypotheses and carry out an historical research project.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History
US History
Globalization
The Study and Writing of History
Latin America, Asia, Middle East, Africa history
The Witch, The Church & the Law
Human Rights as History
Truth-telling in History
Geographies of Imperialism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newton, 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

IELTS

7.5

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Standardized Testing

International applicants must submit TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test examination scores.

Curriculum Evaluation

All students are required to submit an official high/secondary school transcript.

Supporting Materials

The School Report and Counselor Recommendation Form

Teacher Evaluations

Application Fee

English Proficiency

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Tuition Fee

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International

72180 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 72180 USD per year during 48 months.
National

72180 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 72180 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

72180 USD/year

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