Program Overview
The Master of Arts in History program (MA-HIST) enhances knowledge and skills in the theories and concepts of historical studies. The program aims to promote critical thinking and enhance the skills of students in evaluating evidence, organizing historical information and writing narratives of the Philippine History as wells as improve their research skills.
The MA-HIST program prepares students for work opportunities in private and government offices.
Admission requirements for the MA in History program in the Philippines
- Must have recommendation from previous college dean and previous employer
- Must take and pass the entrance examination for the master’s program
- Must have most recent medical and dental health record
- Must have the Original copy of the transcript of records
- Must have a copy of NSO certified birth certificate
- Must have a certificate of good moral character
- Must have a copy of the honourable dismissal
- Must have a copy of college diploma
- One 2”x 2” copy of latest photo
Duration of the MA in History program in the Philippines
The Master of Arts in History program takes 2 years to complete.
Subjects included in the MA in History program
- The Philippines During the Japanese Occupation 1942-1945
- The Philippines During the American Era: 1898-1946
- The Philippines Under Spain 1521-1898
- Special Topics in Philippine History
- Philippine Historiography
- Pre-colonial Philippines
- Historical Methodology
- Philosophy of History
- Comprehensive Exam
- Postwar Philippines
- Electives/Cognates
- Master’s Thesis
What are the career opportunities for graduates of MA in History in the Philippines?
- History Instructor
- Historian
- Media and Archivist Manager
- Preservation Assistant
- Foundation Archivist
- Manuscript Archivist
- Director of Library and Archives
- University Archivist
- Records Manager
- Assistant Curator
- Project Archivist
- Survey Archivist
- Digital Archivist
- Academician
- Assistant Researcher
- Researcher
