Overview

The MAGIC program offers students the opportunity to develop a historical perspective on our interconnected world and provides multiple avenues for students to engage with the issues and insights that arise from an international historical perspective.

Key Features

The History program at Georgetown University provides a foundation for professional participation in the world of global affairs as well as strong preparation for doctoral studies.

Students both delve deeply into the history of a particular world region and situate that same region within a broader context through the study of transnational, comparative, and thematic trends.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global and International History

Pacific Empires

African and the History of Capitalism

Divided Germany

The Magic of History

Europe and the Early Modern World

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

Application Form

Non-refundable Application Fee

Academic Statement of Purpose

Optional: Statement on Diversity, Personal Background & Contributions

Writing Sample

Letters of Recommendation (3)

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Tuition Fees

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13638 USD / year

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Out-of-State

13638 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

13638 USD / year

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Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

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