Overview

The History MA program at Carleton University offers excellent opportunities for supervising work in Canadian History, Ancient and Medieval history, Early Modern history, Modern Europe, the Atlantic world (especially Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America), South East Asia, and U.S. History.

From organizing the annual Underhill Graduate Student Colloquium to hosting social events sponsored by the History Graduate Students’ Association, our students are involved in every facet of academic life.

Capital Advantage

The National Capital Region provides ready access to numerous national museums, federal departments, cultural institutions, and Library and Archives Canada, the nation’s most comprehensive repository of documents, records, statistical information and published material, covering all aspects of Canadian history. Career opportunities are just down the road.

Career Opportunities

Our students find networking, employment and internship opportunities with archives and museums, agencies such as Parks Canada, Canadian Heritage, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, the National Capital Commission and many non-profit organizations, such as the Canadian Medical Association.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Historical Theory and Method

Power

Consumption

European History Special Topics

Colonialism and Postcolonialism in Canada

State and Society in Canadian History

Canadian History Special Topics

United States History Special Topics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

4 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, 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

An honours bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent, with at least a B+ average.

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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

24427 CAD / year

≈ 24427 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10061 CAD / year

≈ 10061 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario Tuition Fee: 8317 CAD per year

Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 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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