Overview

Students entering the PhD program in History at Washington State University are expected to have completed a Masters degree in History or in a related field of study at an accredited college or university, and to show promise of doing excellent work at the doctoral level.

All doctoral candidates conduct independent research leading to a written dissertation, with the objective of making a major contribution to the body of academic knowledge in History.

Features

Research will be focused on a specific Primary Field, which is embedded in a broader General Field that gives a geographical, chronological, and historiographical framework for the research.

The program will culminate with a final oral examination. Financial aid in the form of a teaching assistantship is available for dedicated, quality full-time PhD students.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The Department of History has a committee dedicated to Graduate Professional Development.

History graduate students also organize a weekly colloquium in addition to weekly meetings of the History Graduate Students Association (HGSA).

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pullman, 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

Must complete a Language Background Form (competency in a foreign language desired, but not required).

Also must complete a Preferred Fields of Study Form.

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

15109 USD / year

≈ 15109 USD / year
Out-of-State

15109 USD / year

≈ 15109 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7041 USD / year

≈ 7041 USD / year

Living costs

Pullman

United States

904 - 1507 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Campus Location

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Pullman

Funding

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