Overview

The integration of history departments makes this History programme at Wilfrid Laurier University one of the biggest graduate history programs in Canada, while retaining the small classes and supportive professor-student relationship associated with History at Laurier.

Careers

Graduates of our programme have successful careers in higher education, teaching, government, libraries and archives, and the private sector.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of science, culture, and entertainment

History of science and religion

History of the human sciences

Cold War Canada

Childhood and family

Women and gender

War and society

Peace education and activism

History of modern France

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

83

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

5 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterloo, Canada

Disciplines

History View 54 other Masters in History in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

83

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A four-year honours undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in history or a related field with a minimum B+ average in the last 10 full credits of undergraduate study.

Applications are reviewed by the graduate programme committee, which considers all prior university grades, statement of interest, a writing sample and letters of reference.

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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

14974 CAD / year

≈ 14974 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5246 CAD / year

≈ 5246 CAD / year

Additional Details

Domestic fee: $2,622.92 per term

Living costs

Waterloo

Canada

810 - 1447 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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