Overview

The integration of history departments makes this History programme at Wilfrid Laurier University one of the biggest graduate history programs in Canada, while retaining the small classes and supportive professor-student relationship associated with History at Laurier.

Careers

Graduates of our programme have successful careers in higher education, teaching, government, libraries and archives, and the private sector.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of science, culture, and entertainment

History of science and religion

History of the human sciences

Cold War Canada

Childhood and family

Women and gender

War and society

Peace education and activism

History of modern France

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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83

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

5 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterloo, Canada

Disciplines

History View 54 other Masters in History in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A four-year honours undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in history or a related field with a minimum B+ average in the last 10 full credits of undergraduate study.

Applications are reviewed by the graduate programme committee, which considers all prior university grades, statement of interest, a writing sample and letters of reference.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

15722 CAD / year

≈ 15722 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5350 CAD / year

≈ 5350 CAD / year
In-State Applies to you

Applies to you

5350 CAD / year

≈ 5350 CAD / year

Additional Details

Domestic fee: $2,622.92 per term

Living costs

Waterloo

Canada

810 - 1447 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

In-State Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Waterloo

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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