Overview

The History - Public History programme at Virginia Commonwealth University draws on faculty expertise and the wealth of historical resources available in the Richmond area to engage such analyses with audiences outside the classroom.

Public history is exemplified by the work of archivists, museum curators, historical guides, historic preservationists, editors, publishers and digital media specialists, all of whom rely upon a blend of practical, hands-on experience and substantive academic training. Ongoing public controversies about the past and its representations show the liveliness and importance of this field. This course of study provides students an ideal preparation for a wide range of careers and further professional study, and it constitutes an indispensable basis for active citizenship.

Career Opportunities

An undergraduate degree in history is good preparation for a wide variety of careers, including in public history, law, public administration, education, not-for-profit management or business (including sales, marketing, and administration), as well as for graduate study in history. Students in history who take the appropriate coursework in the sciences also go on successfully to graduate programmes in medicine. History undergraduate students would do well to seek leadership roles in school or community organizations, and to gain experience in the fundraising and grant writing techniques which support not-for-profit organizations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are imperative for most careers related to history, politics or government administration. Part-time and summer jobs, internships and volunteer positions are critical to gaining the experience and skills that employers seek.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Studies in Public History

Choices in a Consumer Society

Introduction to the University

Introduction to Focused Inquiry: Investigation and Communication

Advanced Focused Inquiry: Literacies, Research and Communication

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

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Please contact Virginia Commonwealth University if interested in applying after the posted deadline. Individual requests may be processed.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richmond, 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

Admission to a VCU undergraduate degree programme requires graduation from a secondary school or the equivalent (lyceum, senior middle school, university preparatory school, completion of GCSE exams, Standard 12 graduation, etc.), which typically consists of at least 12 years beyond kindergarten.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

40404 USD / year

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40404 USD / year

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In-State

17240 USD / year

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Additional Details

Yearly Tuition Fee for In-State Residents: $17240 USD

Living costs

Richmond

United States

1071 - 1750 USD / month

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