Master of Arts in History Online Degree

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Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026

Shape the Future by Learning from the Past with an Online Master’s in History Degree

Our world is complicated. And while some people don’t give much thought to how the complexity of our world came about, you do. You know that there is a story behind what we see, and you want to know what that story is.

Like you, we believe that studying past events, cultures, innovations, and ideas helps us to build on a foundation of wisdom. By conferring an online Master of Arts (MA) in History with Liberty University and studying these events, you can better understand what’s happening today and what’s coming tomorrow.

No matter what you hope to do with your Master of Arts in History, Liberty is here to help. Pursue your academic passions with Liberty University’s master’s program in history.

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Why Choose Liberty’s Online Master’s in History Degree?

At Liberty, your success matters, and everything we do is designed to support your goals. Our online Master of Arts in History gives you the flexibility to explore the areas of history that interest you most while also building a strong foundation in historiography and essential research skills. You can shape your studies around your interests without losing sight of the academic rigor needed for advanced historical study.

You’ll learn from professors who bring real-world experience and a genuine passion for teaching into every course. They see education as a calling and are committed to your growth, offering guidance and insight as you develop your skills and confidence in the field of history. Their professional and leadership backgrounds help connect historical study to practical applications beyond the classroom.

As a nonprofit Christian university, Liberty offers a distinctive approach by integrating a biblical perspective into the study of history. You can examine how Christian heritage has influenced cultures and societies while learning to analyze historical events through a biblical worldview. Best of all, the program is offered 100% online, giving you the freedom to continue investing in your family, career, and community while working toward your academic goals from wherever you are.

What Will You Study in Our Online Master’s in History?

We understand that students who pursue a master’s in history often bring a wide range of academic interests and professional goals. That’s why our online Master of Arts in History is designed to give you both structure and flexibility, allowing you to build a strong foundation in historical study while also exploring the topics that matter most to you. The program includes dedicated credit hours of core courses that focus on essential historical methods and ways of thinking, helping you develop skills that are valuable across many career and academic paths.

As you move through the program, you’ll study historiography and its theoretical and interpretive foundations, learning how historians analyze the past and document it responsibly. You can also develop practical research skills by working with archival collections, digital resources, and oral history interviews, allowing you to study the tools historians use to examine primary sources and construct meaningful interpretations of historical events.

Beyond these core competencies, you’ll have the opportunity to explore content areas that align with your interests. This can include examining the development and influence of Christianity in America, as well as diving into focused studies on topics such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, the history of American political parties, or significant events in world history. This combination of foundational training and customizable coursework allows you to tailor your studies while gaining a well-rounded understanding of the historical discipline.

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At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

Graduate Full Time	$580/Credit
Graduate Part Time	$645/Credit
Military Graduate	$290/Credit

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Admission Requirements

Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

Preliminary Acceptance

If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:

Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
Complete a Bachelor’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application.
Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new master’s degree.

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Unofficial College Transcript Policy

Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:

Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
Cumulative GPA
A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
Degree and date conferred (if applicable)

Official College Transcript Policy

An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

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Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder*
8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)

*Not applicable to certificates.

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Our MA in History

What can you do with a master’s in history?

With an online MA in History, you can feed your love of learning and exploring the story of mankind through history. Even more than that, you can share what you learn with others and help shape the future.

If you are interested in academia, our online master’s in history can help you prepare for a PhD program.
An online history master’s degree can help equip you to teach history or social studies at the collegiate level.
You could work as a historian and study, analyze, interpret, and write about historical data.
You could apply your skills to work as an archivist, archaeologist, museum curator, or political scientist.
The strong writing and analysis skills that you can sharpen as an online history master’s degree student can even help prepare you for work in the editing and publishing field.

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