The focus of historiography can lead students to discover how history was written and changed over hundreds of years. Topics of study may include how loyalties influenced historians, how ancient cultures rewrote history, and who historians were.

A master’s degree is an advanced academic program that can take about two years of full-time schooling to earn, provided students have already received a bachelor’s degree. Earning an MA may help students achieve their educational goals and set them on the path toward accomplishing their professional goals as well.