Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Jun 2027
January 15: first consideration deadline for Fall semester entry (domestic), then rolling deadlines.
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 53
Credits
36 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Kansas City, United States
Disciplines
History
Overview
The Ph.D. in History at the University of Missouri - Kansas City consists of advanced courses, research seminars and a dissertation component.
Working with a senior faculty advisor, students will customize their studies to their interests by selecting courses from their primary discipline in History and a secondary discipline in English, digital and public humanities, or general humanities.
During the program, students gain valuable skills in critical analysis, collaboration, independent research, communication and more, which are all highly-transferable to professions in many fields.
Careers
Due to the individualized nature of this program, graduates go on to pursue a diverse range of roles in teaching, research, public policy and more.
Potential careers:
- Postsecondary teacher
- Policy analyst
- Historian
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Colloquium in U.S. History
- Colloquium in World History
- Research Seminar
- Doctoral-Level Independent Reading (For Portfolio)
- Dissertation
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3.5
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 53
Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants who choose history as their primary discipline, or applicants whose coursework in history will comprise at least 50% of the Ph.D. plan of study, must:
- Possess a master’s degree in history or its equivalent.
- Have earned a GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in graduate courses.
All applicants must identify a regular doctoral faculty member of the history department who has agreed to serve as their faculty mentor when they enter the program.
Required:
- Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
- A letter describing academic and professional goals
- A sample of written work
- A statement of purpose, around 1,000 words in length, that describes a well-developed research agenda and discusses the theoretical and methodological basis for the research.
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals who are academically or professionally qualified to assess the applicant's ability to pursue doctoral work.
- English language proficiency requirement
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 34,557 AUD / year (≈ 24,310 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 34,557 AUD / year (≈ 24,310 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 13,766 AUD / year (≈ 9,684 USD / year)
Living costs
Kansas City, United States: 1,393-2,269 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.