Overview

Key Features

Some of the themes of the History program at Brock University include imperialism, gender history, intellectual history, revolutions, labour systems, migration/ethnicity/identity, history of science and medicine, and history of computing. The program develops students’ critical analysis of both primary and secondary sources, provides the opportunity to explore historiography and methodology, and encourages engagement in vibrant debates. The co-op option further enriches students’ research and communication skills.

The Master of Arts in History provides students with training, through course work and research experience, in the various fields of history. The focus is on developing critical analysis of both primary and secondary sources. Students will be required to study historiography and methodology and will be encouraged to engage the vibrant theoretical debates in the study of history.

Career outcomes

PhD programs in history; further education in law, journalism, librarianship, museum studies and teaching
education
government and policy development
international NGO’s
heritage, recreation, and archival work
media and journalism

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Imperialism

Gender

Intellectual History

Revolutions

Labour Systems
Migration/Ethnicity/Identity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St. Catharines, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to a Master’s program, a student will normally hold a four-year degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited university with a minimum 75% (mid-B) average over the last two years of full-time undergraduate study.
You will need to submit your transcripts as well as the following program-specific materials:
Three references are required.
Statement of Intent — a one-page statement outlining your objectives in undertaking graduate study in the History Department at Brock University
Sample of scholarly writing — this can be an essay, journal article, research paper, or thesis (single author only) of no more than 20 pages in length

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

13450 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6725 CAD per semester during 20 months.
National

5450 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2725 CAD per semester during 20 months.

Full-Time:
2,725.41
6,725.34
Part-Time:
National:1,362.70
International: 3,362.67

Living costs for St. Catharines

1015 - 1615 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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