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
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test 110
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 58
- IELTS 6.5
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)
Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 84 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting August 2027; Apply before March 2027
- Language: English
- Credits: 90 SCH
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: Detroit, United States
Tuition Fees
- International / Out-of-State: 32,702 AUD / year (≈ 23,181 USD / year)
- Domestic / In-State: 15,091 AUD / year (≈ 10,697 USD / year)
Living costs
Detroit, United States: 1,481-2,497 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.