The History program offers the opportunity for graduate study leading to the MA degree after the completion of a masters thesis. The masters thesis must address an area of history under scholarly debate or uncertainty and should allow the author to explain the significance of their thesis by using the context of previous literature on the subject. The major areas of study are Canada, the United States, Europe and the Pacific with an emphasis on Native, northern, gender, and environmental history as well as the history of international relations. Students will be accepted only in the areas of specialization in the history program subject to the availability of an appropriate supervisor.

To submit your application online, you will need:

• Unofficial copies of transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended (unofficial transcripts). Transcripts should be submitted in the original language they were produced in, accompanied by English translations (if required). International applicants are required to upload proof of degree as well. For more information see requirements for including transcripts with your application.
• In general, applicants to a Master’s degree program must hold a four-year baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Domestic applicants are normally required to have a minimum overall average of 3.00 (B) for third- and fourth-year courses.
• A statement of academic interest (programs may have specific requirements for the statement of interest, please review the program specific admission requirements below for specific program requirements).
• Name and contact information for your references (an institutional email address is required). References should be submitted no later than 2 weeks after the published deadline for your program. Please review our guide to tracking your application to monitor receipt of your references.

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Pearson Test of English (Academic)

• Letter(s) of Reference
• Statement of Research Interests

Requirements for your application to the History program include:

• Statement of Interest
• Proposed Supervisor Identification
• Sample of Written Academic Work
• Three References

You will be asked to upload a sample of written academic work at the time of application. This is usually an excerpt of a thesis or paper (maximum of 10 pages).