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Overview
About this Degree
The Department of History offers a broadly diversified program of graduate studies leading to the Master of Arts degree. There are opportunities to study and research several geographic, chronological, and thematic areas of history.
The requirements vary for the field in Contemporary International History; see the admission and program requirements below.
The MA program at the University of Toronto can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis.
Programme Structure
- coursework and research paper or
- coursework and thesis (with special permission).
- Students must achieve at least an overall B average in their courses to maintain standing.
- Students must also demonstrate competency in a language other than English, to be assessed in a manner approved by the Associate Chair (Graduate) or designate.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
2 alternative credits
2-3.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs)
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
History Ancient History Modern History View 101 other Masters in History in CanadaAcademic requirements
GPA B+
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of History's additional admission requirements stated below.
- An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with at least a B+ standing.
- Successful completion of at least 6.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) in history. Applicants without adequate history training may be required to complete an appropriate number of undergraduate history courses before being considered for admission. In rare cases, an applicant may be admitted to the MA program but will be required to do one or two courses in addition to the MA program requirements.
- three letters of recommendation
- a 500-word specific research proposal outlining a precise field and area of historical investigation
- a writing sample of no more than 3,000 words.
Tuition Fee
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International
27520 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27520 CAD per year during 12 months. -
National
6210 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6210 CAD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Toronto
1502 - 2563 CAD /month
Living costs
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.
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