Bachelor's

Public History

Learn more about studying Public History as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    39,154USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Illinois College says about their program:

Illinois College’s public history program will allow you to delve into history beyond the pages of academic journals and classroom walls, as you gain practical experiences exploring your passions.

The public history concentration is designed to introduce and prepare you for a graduate program or a career in archives, museums, historical sites, government agencies, libraries and a variety of other fields.

You will gain hands-on experience collaborating with our unique campus and community partners, including the Paul Findley Congressional Office Museum, Khalaf Al Habtoor Archives, the Governor Duncan Mansion and the Jacksonville Area Museum.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • International students must have the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma

English proficiency

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • TOEFL iBT

    79

  • TOEFL PBT

    550

  • TOEFL CBT

    213

  • PTE

    53

  • ITEP

    3.7

  • CEFR

    B2

  • Duolingo

    110

  • GTEC

    1200

English proficiency waivers

  • SAT R | Recommended minimum combined SAT R scores of 1040 (ERW+M); recommended minimum Reading Test score of 25
  • SAT I | Recommended minimum combined SAT I scores of 1410; recommended minimum critical reading score of 450
  • ACT | Recommended minimum ACT composite of 20; recommended minimum English score of 20

Students whose language of educational instruction was primarily English do not need to provide a language proficiency score but are required to provide an ACT or SAT score.

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
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Scholarships at Illinois College

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Check back soon, or visit the university's website for the latest information on available scholarships, eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$37,976 per year

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What is the cost of living near Illinois College?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61
Monthly public transport pass$65
Monthly grocery basket$350
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15
Gym membership$45

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Illinois College

Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements