Overview

Wayne State University's doctoral program provides rigorous preparation in historical methodologies, imparts field-specific historical knowledge, offers pedagogical training and emphasizes professional development to support our students as they pursue a range of careers suited to their interests, aspirations, and personal circumstances.

Outcomes

Our recent History graduates teach at research universities, liberal arts colleges, community colleges, and secondary schools, and work in publishing, academic administration and at nonprofit organizations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methods and Research in History
History Practicum
America History
European History
World History
Archival Administration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Detroit, United States

Disciplines

History View 154 other PhDs in History in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

International applicants must complete the equivalent of a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree, including all state and external/internal examinations required for the degree.
To begin the application review, upload unofficial copies of English-translated international transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions from which you earned a bachelor's degree or higher, including Mark Sheets, if applicable.
Non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English proficiency
Financial support documents (I-20 processing)

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

23181 USD / year

≈ 23181 USD / year
Out-of-State

23181 USD / year

≈ 23181 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10697 USD / year

≈ 10697 USD / year

Living costs

Detroit

United States

1050 - 1770 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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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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