Master of Arts in History Program By University of Calgary |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 201-220QS Subject Rankings

Tuitionfee

42,630 CADTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

HistoryMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

This program caters to a wide range of student profiles including those aiming for an academic track, a professional career, or to continue their training in history on a part-time basis. Students participate in graduate seminars that give them wide exposure to thematic and geographic areas of study. After their course work is complete, students write a research-based essay under the direction of a supervisor. Graduates may pursue their career in Historical research consulting, teaching, public history, government research analysis, civil service and diplomacy, professional writing and editing.

Program overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

This program caters to a wide range of student profiles including those aiming for an academic track, a professional career, or to continue their training in history on a part-time basis. Students participate in graduate seminars that give them wide exposure to thematic and geographic areas of study. After their course work is complete, students write a research-based essay under the direction of a supervisor. Graduates may pursue their career in Historical research consulting, teaching, public history, government research analysis, civil service and diplomacy, professional writing and editing.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

86+
6+
3+
59+
1190+

Four-year undergraduate program with honours or a major in history. Usually this entails at least 14 History courses. Credit may be given for up to two courses in other disciplines, if appropriate for the proposed area of study.

Jan-2000

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

20,840 CAD
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International Students

42,630 CAD
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The University of Calgary is a leading Canadian university located in the nation’s most enterprising city. Ranked one of the top ten research universities in Canada, the University of Calgary houses 73 Canada Research Chairs and more than 80 research institutes and centres working to address society's most persistent and emerging challenges. The University of Calgary is advancing to become a global intellectual hub, where over 33,000+ students thrive in programs made rich by research and hands-on experiences. The university currently offers more than 200 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs, and provides the wider community with lifelong learning opportunities. The University of Calgary is a member of the U15 group of Canadian public research universities, which contribute upwards of C$36 billion to the national economy annually. Considered one of Canada’s top university, it drives $16.5 billion in economic impact to its host province of Alberta alone. University of Calgary alumni are effectively building the local community, with more than two-thirds of 202,500+ graduates living and/or working in the Calgary area.

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