Overview
The History MA program at Carleton University offers excellent opportunities for supervising work in Canadian History, Ancient and Medieval history, Early Modern history, Modern Europe, the Atlantic world (especially Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America), South East Asia, and U.S. History.
From organizing the annual Underhill Graduate Student Colloquium to hosting social events sponsored by the History Graduate Students’ Association, our students are involved in every facet of academic life.
Capital Advantage
The National Capital Region provides ready access to numerous national museums, federal departments, cultural institutions, and Library and Archives Canada, the nation’s most comprehensive repository of documents, records, statistical information and published material, covering all aspects of Canadian history. Career opportunities are just down the road.
Career Opportunities
Our students find networking, employment and internship opportunities with archives and museums, agencies such as Parks Canada, Canadian Heritage, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, the National Capital Commission and many non-profit organizations, such as the Canadian Medical Association.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Historical Theory and Method
- Power
- Consumption
- European History Special Topics
- Colonialism and Postcolonialism in Canada
- State and Society in Canadian History
- Canadian History Special Topics
- United States History Special Topics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies History Modern History View 27 other Masters in Modern History in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- An honours bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent, with at least a B+ average.
Tuition Fee
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International
17317 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17317 CAD per year during 12 months. -
National
6615 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6615 CAD per year during 12 months.
- National: $6,515 (2nd year)
- International: $17,317 (2nd year)
Living costs for Ottawa
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.