15 World History Masters Degree Programs

This is the first Master's Program in Greek & Chinese Civilizations worldwide that cultivates a comparative approach to the Ancient Greek and Chinese Civilizations and the only one that combines one year of studies in China and one year of studies in Europe. The Program is geared towards providing you with solid and deep knowledge of both the Ancient Greek and the Chinese civilizations from a comparative perspective and towards preparing you for higher research in the field.

Our Modern World History course offers you the chance to study the history of global, political, economic, and cultural interactions, the history of empires and the transnational histories of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Americas.

The Public History MA program is designed to help students develop practical skills for working with history in public settings. It covers a variety of areas, such as museums, archives, heritage sites, and media. Students learn how to interpret histo…

The inter-university master's degree provides advanced training aimed at preparing students for teaching and research in Contemporary History, transmitting theoretical, methodological, heuristic and thematic pluralism of historiography and carrying out a reflection exercise on the construction of the discipline.

The MPhil in World History is designed for students interested in exploring global historical developments through a flexible and in-depth approach. It offers a mix of coursework and research, enablin...

The World War II Studies MA program offers a comprehensive exploration of the global conflict, focusing on its causes, major military campaigns, political dynamics, and lasting impacts. Students engag...

This Master's program offers a detailed study of the First World War, focusing on its causes, events, and aftermath. It explores how the war impacted societies, governments, and individuals across dif...

This program offers a comprehensive look at the Second World War, focusing on the conflict itself, the societal changes it brought, and the Holocaust. Students will explore key themes such as military...

The program in Global History: Empires, States, and Cultures is designed to give students a thorough understanding of historical processes that shaped the modern world. It explores the rise and fall o...

Is the world moving closer together or is it drifting apart? History as a discipline has been increasingly reaching out beyond the limits of the nation-state in order to study this question.

The Master's Program in History at Georgetown is rooted in the core belief that interconnections among the globe’s diverse regions and cultures have played a crucial role in shaping societies’ development since long before the modern era, and that a deep understanding of these historical forces is essential to grasping the world we currently live in. History as a discipline aims to analyze and integrate politics and states, production and work, environment and society, culture and religion, and gender and family. Georgetown History MA students research these aspects of human society as they change over time, by setting local, regional, and national developments in trans-regional or global contexts.

The Master of Arts in History is for students looking for admittance into doctoral programs in history or a related field, pursuing advancement opportunities in secondary and elementary education, seeking certification in applied history or looking to advance in different professional areas.

The program offers a comprehensive approach to understanding history as a public and shared experience. Students will explore how history is communicated through museums, archives, heritage organizati...

This MA in Welsh and Celtic Studies is designed for students interested in exploring the languages, literatures, and cultures of Wales and other Celtic nations. The program offers a range of modules t...

Build on your Honours degree with advanced study and research at the Master's level and become a leader in your field. Study your specialist subject in detail and take the opportunity to contribute to the world's knowledge in that area. Master of Arts - MA degree will enhance your critical thinking, communication and problem-solving abilities and learn to create and assess new ideas.