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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Arts - History (Thesis-Based)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Arts - History (Thesis-Based)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $27,252 CAD

  • Application fee

    $110 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    70 out of 100

Options
Co-op

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-February-2023 2023-02-01
Winter-January 01-May-2023 2023-05-01

Overview

Master of Arts - History

The Department of History offers the degree of Master of Arts (with or without thesis) in History. Within the limits imposed by the availability of qualified staff, students may pursue their studies in English or in French.

At the master's level students undertake research in diverse areas corresponding to the expertise and interests of faculty members. The program includes a co-op option at the master's.

The Department participates in the collaborative programs in Women’s Studies and in Medieval and Renaissance Studies at the master's level, allowing students to specialize in one of these areas. 
To be admissible to the co-op option, students must start the Master of History Program in the fall term and be enrolled full time. 

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$41,089

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $9,156
Accommodation 1 bed room $13,837
Tuition 1 person $27,252

Hourly wage

Min wage

17.20 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • 2 Recommendation letter(s),
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Curriculum Vitae (must include chronological academic history)
  • Letter of intent
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Visa and Passport

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
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6
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6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

92
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PTE

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Cambridge

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Academic background and requirement

Honours BA in history (or the equivalent) with a minimum average of 70 percent (B)*
*In practice, because of the competitive nature of admissions, applicants with less than a B+ average are rarely accepted into the Master’s program

Career opportunities

  • Park ranger
  • Museum archivist
  • Librarian
  • Writer or editor
  • Researcher
  • Historian
  • Teacher
  • Journalist

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