MA History

at University of Massachusetts - Boston

Acquire the analytical tools, research skills, and critical thinking abilities you need to succeed in the historical fields.

UMass Boston's Master of Arts Program in History offers you a rigorous yet flexible program of study in the field of history. Rather than being merely a collection of courses, the History MA program requires intense commitment to historical scholarship and practice. The MA serves as a terminal degree for you to seek exposure to historical study before entering a variety of careers, or a PhD program at another institution. The History MA program is designed to enhance your research, writing, and analytical skills, as well as provide a broad and advanced background in history content.