MA/MS in History

The history master's draws on the combined strengths of the Five Colleges to give students both a broad foundation and deep specialization. Courses explore social and cultural history, work and labor, gender, public history, and science and technology studies. Each candidate chooses an area of concentration from the United States, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, East Asia, or the history of science, and may add a public history certificate or a global history concentration. To finish, candidates assemble a portfolio covering three broad fields, one outside their main geographic area, and present it at a departmental event. A master's thesis may substitute for two advanced courses. Prospective students can use the official program page to review requirements, connect with advisors, and find guidance on applying. The page also lists related offerings at UMass Amherst, which makes it easy to compare neighboring options before deciding.