When you study history, you gain unique perspectives about the past, how it has impacted
the present, and how you can apply your knowledge to make a better future.
Our department has a strong and diverse program for both undergraduates and graduates.
Our outstanding faculty teaches and publishes on areas around the globe. Several have
won the Mungo Award for excellent teaching as well as prizes and fellowships for their
innovative research. We're also home to one of the oldest and best graduate-level public history programs in the country.
For student queries, please call
Tyler McNamara 803-576-5512 Jay Pou at 803-777-4492 (graduate)
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Our program has a decades-old relationship with the University of Warwick in England.
Each year, our students have the opportunity to travel abroad and gain a different perspective on historical events.
The University of South Carolina welcomes Master's and PhD students in History and Public History to begin in the Fall of 2021.
We expect to enroll a cohort of 6-10 graduate students.
Application Fee Waivers Available
Application fee waiver s are available to those applying to our graduate History and Public History programs
for Fall 2021 admission on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Jay Pou to check for availability. The deadline to apply for Fall 2021 is December 8, 2020.
GRE no longer required
Beginning with students applying for the Fall 2021 admission cycle, UofSC's Department
of History will no longer require the submission of GRE scores. In our holistic review
of applicants we will rely instead on your personal statement, writing samples, letters
of recommendation and transcript(s).
PhD and Master's Funding Available
USC is proud to provide tuition abatements and stipends to both PhD and Master's students
in History and Public History.
Check out the video, "Why History?" by the University of Utah's Department of History
