Overview

About the program

Our department at the University of South Carolina offers unique opportunities to learn with a community of scholars dedicated to understanding the past and enriching the public good through critical thinking and civic engagement.

History students are well-informed citizens who go on to work in areas such as education, museums and archives, business, law and more. Study with award-winning faculty, conduct hands-on research and find your place in the dynamic field, whether as a public historian, teacher or history maker.

Programme Structure

Areas of concentration include:

Ancient World
Early Modern Europe
History Of Culture, Identity And Economic Development
History of Science, Technology, and Environment
Latin America
Modern Europe
U.S. since 1789
U.S. to 1877

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Preferred Application Deadline: January 15

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

60 graduate credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree or 30 beyond the master’s

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or international equivalent)

Required Documents

Official Transcripts
Official GRE Score
3 Letters of Recommendation
Writing Sample
Personal Statement

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

29760 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14880 USD per semester during 120 months.
National

29760 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14880 USD per semester during 120 months.
In-State

13734 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6867 USD per semester during 120 months.

Living costs for Columbia

999 - 1508 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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