MA Admission Requirements and Link

We are very glad to learn that you will be applying for the MA program in History at Loyola University Chicago.  The application information you requested is available on this link.

Here is the list of elements you must include:

   M.A. PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. A B.A. degree and a B average. Normally, students should have 18 hours of undergraduate coursework in history. You must send official transcripts of all undergraduate work as well as any graduate coursework.
2. GRE scores: General Test
3. A one- to two-page statement of your objectives in applying for the M.A. program
4. Three letters of recommendation, preferably from those familiar with work in the field of history
5. A sample of your historical writing, preferably a research paper written for a history course
6. A completed application,accompanied by a $50 non-refundable application fee (fee waived for online application)

You may apply by submitting these materials on paper via mail, or electronically.  For instructions either way, go to this link.

MA degree while working

As you can see from the program website, we offer an MA program in a range of fields.  A large number of our students do work at the same time as pursuing their studies.  While it is impossible to say precisely how the schedule might work, depending on course offerings from semester to semester, we do offer most of the graduate-level classes in the late afternoon and evening.  Exactly how long it would take you to complete the 27 credit hours required for an MA would depend on how many of those classes you could fit in.  Full time, normal time to degree is two years.  But part time, more gradual fulfillment of the class requirements is feasible.  

I urge you to explore the program for information about the specific requirements, our faculty, and the areas and courses offered.  If they fit your interests, it should be possible to complete a degree while continuing to work.