Overview

Long known for its strength in Canadian history, other areas of expertise include British, Caribbean, European, Latin American and U.S. history, the history of Africa and the African diaspora and the history of the Ancient World.

History MA program at York University - learning outcomes

Dig into the past in the collaborative PhD program offered in conjunction with the University of Toronto in Ancient Greek and Roman History.

Comparative studies are encouraged, made possible through flexible study options, small class sizes and precise attention to the scholarly promise of each student.

The faculty of York University Graduate Program in History are leading scholars who have won major prizes for their research and publications. View the complete listing of our faculty.

You'll join a dynamic and lively culture that includes talks by prominent historians in the Historian's Craft series, the annual New Frontiers in History Conference and regular social events organized by the Graduate Student History Association.

Streams and Specializations:

You'll have the opportunity to combine studies in different fields:

Geographic fields:
- Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America
- Ancient history
- Britain
- Canada
- Europe
- United States

Thematic fields:
- Cultural
- Migration/Ethnicity
- Politics/Law and the state
- Sciences, health and environments
- Social and economic history
- Women, gender and sexualities
- Transnational, comparative and global history

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ancient Imperialism: Athens and Rome

War and Society in Ancient Greece

The Conflict of Religions in the Roman Empire

The Roman Empire

Jews and Christians in the Roman World

Narratives of the Other: China & the West

Greek Politics and Culture Under Roman Rule

Domestic Architecture in Greece and Rome

Slavery in Ancient Greece & Rome

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

45 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

History View 53 other Masters in History in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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135

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Other requirements

General requirements

Include instructors’ names along with list of courses taken

Statement of Interest

Sample of your written work

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

12550 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6275 CAD per semester during 18 months.
National

2870 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1435 CAD per semester during 18 months.

National Part-time:$717.75
International Part-time:$3,137.50

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

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