Program Overview

University Program Information

The university program in question is the Master's program in History, offered by the South Ural State University.

Program Details

Profile

The program profile is focused on Modern Historical Research: Theory and Practice.

Duration and Cost

• The duration of the program is 2 years.
• The cost of the program is 166,000 rubles.

Admission Criteria

• The admission criteria include an exam for the Master's degree, with a minimum of 30 points.
• The program has a contract for 10 students.

Educational Program

The educational program has been in place for over 25 years, with more than 500 graduates working in various fields, including education, museums, archives, and government institutions. The program includes practical and digitally oriented disciplines, providing students with professional competencies in political, economic, social, and cultural history. Students acquire skills in organizing and conducting historical research, as well as in project realization and expert activities.

Competencies

• Students gain professional knowledge, skills, and abilities in conducting research and projects in history.
• They are able to realize research and popularization projects, as well as expert activities in government institutions and public organizations.
• Students also acquire skills in applied history and are able to implement specific historical projects.

Research Areas

The program provides in-depth knowledge in three blocks of disciplines:

• History of Russia and the world
• History and methodology of science, including information technologies in historical research and education
• Pedagogy of higher education

The program includes project, pedagogical, and research practices, with the final goal of defending a Master's thesis.