MA in history
Engage with history in meaningful ways at Arizona State University.
Pursue topics that spark your passion, and study the geographic locations and time periods that interest you.
The master’s program’s intensive coursework, with in-person and online options, empowers you to take the next step in your career.
Accessible, high-impact programs and coursework
Through the master’s degree in history at Arizona State University, you’ll acquire new skills and join a supportive community of scholars. Guided by faculty, students in the program overcome the challenges of archival research and support one another through unexpected discoveries.
Pursue rigorous and deeply collaborative studies in North American, European, public and global comparative history.
Engage in hands-on archival research through study abroad programs, including the Scotland Archive Experience available to online learners.
Take advantage of professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences and internship experiences.
Graduate with enhanced skills in finding and analyzing information, planning and organizing projects, writing about complex topics and speaking effectively.
Hear from program graduates.
“In my time here, I’ve been able to meet actual professors from the university, which is something that I never would have had. I have access to archives and research I could never have accessed state-side. Coming here, a big part of that, was to be able to experience what it means to be a student here, what it means to access the archives so that I can create really good research that’s a better quality than anything I can make back home.”
Ryan H.
Online history graduate student
High school history teacher
“I chose ASU because the university itself was the best and most convenient choice for me personally, both financially and socially. … I want to keep learning and growing academically and personally, and work towards attaining a professional career as a historical archivist.”
Aubrey F.
History BA and MA alumnus
Collections assistant, Tempe Historical Museum
“I loved going to the archives and being able to open up letters that were written 400 years ago, and other documents, and be able to hold them in my hand and understand people’s positions and being able to relate to that. I think that was extraordinary.”
Megan G.
Online history graduate student
Academic success care coordinator
Career possibilities
Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to pursue work across research, education, government service, policy, cultural institutions and public life. For educators, this degree can support growth in primary, secondary and higher education environments. You may also choose to work in public history settings such as museums, archives, historical societies and cultural organizations. Potential career paths include, but aren’t limited to:
Public / digital historian
Archivist / collections specialist
Museum curator
Documentary researcher
Policy analyst
Legislative assistant
Community engagement specialist
Intelligence analyst
Secondary / postsecondary educator
Grant writer
Government historian
Curriculum / instruction specialist
Cultural resource manager
Public humanities leader
Tourism specialist
Ready to learn more?
Find degree information and application timelines that work for your schedule. Flexible options include start dates in fall, spring and summer.
If you have questions about the MA in history program or the next steps for applying, please feel free to email us at [email protected].