Overview

Your education in history will give you the skills to think critically and communicate effectively. Courses explore diverse topics including the histories of world regions and the experiences of cultures across time and geography, such as that of Jews, American Indians and women in America.Lessons in oral History from University at Albany will show you how important individual voices are to the stories of major events. You'll learn how to extract those stories through effective interviewing techniques, ethical editing practices and the presentation of gathered stories.

Career Prospects

An education in history can prepare you for work in fields like law, public administration, education, journalism and more.

Potential job titles for history graduates include:

Congressional aide

Journalist

Public relations staffer

Researcher or research assistant

Documentary editor

Contract historian

Lobbyist

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

The Historian’s Craft

American Political & Social History

History and Future

History of Marriage and Family in the US

Public Policy in Modern America

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

National: Priority consideration deadline: February 1. Late applicants will be considered on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albany, 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.

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General requirements

Submit an application

Send your transcript(s): All applicants must arrange for their official school and/or college transcripts to be sent to us.

Submit your test scores (if applicable): You are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores but you may choose to submit them to strengthen your application.

Submit a financial statement

Submit a letter of recommendation (if applicable)

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

28280 USD / year

≈ 28280 USD / year
Out-of-State

28280 USD / year

≈ 28280 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7070 USD / year

≈ 7070 USD / year

Living costs

Albany

United States

1010 - 1570 USD / month

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

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