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MA Programs in Oral History 2024

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MA Programs in Oral History

A Master of Arts is a form of higher learning. This type of graduate degree is offered by universities around the world. Most full-time students finish an MA in one or two years.

What is an MA in Oral History? It is a graduate-level study of narrative storytelling. Courses may delve into the way stories affect how people of different cultures think and behave. Students may use digital audio and video production to tell stories. Each university may have different paths for their programs, but many will combine lectures, research, and discussions to help students learn. Required courses may be similar to oral traditions, oral history method and theory, folktales and culture, field work of oral history, mythology, oral history interpretation, and therapeutic processes of orality.

This type of education is beneficial because it gives students skills they can use in a variety of work settings. For example, participants can learn how to conduct interviews, analyze speeches, and edit digital audio. Strong communication and listening skills make it easier for a person to participate in life, while many employers need workers with digital editing skills.

If a student is interested in an MA in Oral History, he or she may want to find out the cost of this degree. Because tuition can vary from school to school, it is best to contact the university directly to get an estimate.

The broad range of study done in this degree program can prepare students to work in museums, media, education, or advocacy organizations. For example, some graduates have gone on to become professors, human resource specialists, historians, archivists, museum curators, corporate communication professionals, media entertainment managers, and audio editors. Other students may choose to use this education as a foundation for a doctoral degree.

No matter where you live, this type of education is available. Many universities around the world offer an MA in Oral History on campus and online. To learn more, search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.