Master’s in Economic History

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Admissions
Enquiries should be directed to the Programme Office
Mode of study
On-site *Articulated programme
Duration
4 semesters
Enrolment fees
CLP $173,888 per semester
Tuition fees
CLP $2,717,000 annually
Master’s in Economic History
Programme director
Claudio Robles Ortiz
claudio.robles@usach.cl
Contact
Accreditation
Accredited for 5 years by the National Accreditation Commission (CNA-Chile), from 22 January 2025 to 22 January 2030.
Programme details
The Master’s in Economic History (MHE) is the first postgraduate programme in this discipline to be established in Chile. Its primary aim is to support the initial training of specialised researchers.

Economic history examines the long-term trajectory of economies in order to provide a deeper understanding of the present. It analyses the performance and evolution of different economic sectors, the factors influencing growth and development, the role of the state and institutions, the involvement of various social actors, and the relationship between economic trends and broader social, political, and cultural processes.

Its research areas include Business and Industrial History; Institutional History and Economic Development; and Agrarian History.
Who is it for
Applicants must hold a professional qualification and/or a bachelor’s degree in the fields of economics, history, or a related discipline, with a minimum duration of eight semesters. In the case of related disciplines, the Programme Committee will assess the relevance of the applicant’s academic background.

Applicants must also demonstrate a basic reading proficiency in English, verified through an admission test coordinated by the programme.
Entry requirements

The MHE offers only 6 places. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible and to consider applying for the ANID National Master’s Scholarships, as the programme is accredited by the National Accreditation Commission (CNA).

The admission process is overseen by the Academic Committee, which evaluates applicants based on their full academic and professional background. The application requirements are as follows:

Completed application form
Personal statement
Original or notarised copy of academic degree certificate
Original or notarised transcript of records, including grading scale and minimum/maximum passing marks
Two academic reference letters from university lecturers, to be sent directly to the Academic Committee (download recommendation letter template)
Curriculum Vitae
Birth certificate
Proof of English reading comprehension, either through an international certificate or by sitting an English test administered by the programme

Scholarships

Tuition Discounts (not cumulative):

30% discount on the total cost of the programme available to:

i) Graduates of USACH undergraduate or postgraduate programmes;
ii) History teachers and holders of a degree in History.

50% discount on the total cost of the programme available to:

i) Members of Carabineros de Chile (1 place available per academic year);
ii) Members of the National Association of Public Employees (Agrupación Nacional de Empleados Fiscales, ANEF) (1 place available per academic year).

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