Overview

Students develop deep expertise in the historical literature of their chosen field of study, learn to employ a diverse array of theories and methodologies including cutting-edge digital technologies for researching and disseminating historical scholarship and master the skills of communication necessary to thrive in today’s job market.

Careers

The History Department at Georgia State University is at the forefront of the movement for career diversity, winning multiple grants in recent years to develop new curricula and professional development opportunities that show how historians contribute to a wide range of organizations, from nonprofits and government to the private sector.

Our Ph.D. graduates hold tenure-track positions in higher education as well as apply their skills in tech, real estate, public policy, local government and other fields.

Programme Structure

Major fields of study for the Ph.D. degree includes:

Colonial/Early National United States
19th and 20th Century United States
Early Modern Europe
Modern Europe
World History
Regional and Global History
Public History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students admitted to the Ph.D. program typically have completed an M.A. in History or a parallel field (for example, American Studies), although highly competitive applicants are sometimes admitted to the fast-track M.A./Ph.D. program.

Statement of Purpose
Writing Sample (sample of previous scholarly work)
Three Letters of Recommendation
Official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) academic scores (International applicants only)
Transcripts (one from each institution attended)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

32332 USD / year

≈ 32332 USD / year
Out-of-State

31726 USD / year

≈ 31726 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9790 USD / year

≈ 9790 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 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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Scholarships Information

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