Major in History
History majors work closely with our nationally recognized faculty to explore the past in all its intricacies, while developing the ability to think critically and to write and speak eloquently.
The MA and PhD Programs
The UMass/Five College graduate program in history grants students access to the exceptional resources of five campuses to provide professional training that combines intellectual breadth and historical focus.
The Public History Program
The Public History Program at UMass Amherst aims to train graduate students to work on historical projects with a broad range of audiences and institutions, as well as to prepare them for entry level positions in museums, archives, historic preservation agencies and many other places that engage the insights and methods of historians.
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Welcome!
The history department warmly welcomes new students and faculty to campus, and welcomes back returning students, staff, and faculty for the start of the fall 2026 semester.
The 2026-27 Feinberg Series
Amid escalating war, fascism, and climate destruction, the threats posed by billionaires and giant corporations have never been so stark. What are the roots of this predicament, and how can we fight back?
Titled "Escape from Oligarchy: The History and Future of Rule by the Rich," the 2026–27 Feinberg Series explores the global history of oligarchy and the popular movements that have resisted it.
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