Program Overview for MA/PhD in History in Canada:
We offer both master's and doctoral degree programs in a range of geographical and thematic areas of research. Small enough to provide individualized attention and large enough to be known internationally, our programs are characterized by a vibrant intellectual environment. We invite interested students to contact potential supervisors about their research plans and to visit the university for a tour of its facilities.
The eligibility for MA/PhD in History in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
Candidates for the one year MA degree must hold a BA four year degree in history or a general history BA degree. Common Master's admission requirements:
- Four-year Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study
- Degree granted by university of recognized standing
PhD admission requirements:
- First-class thesis Master’s degree or its equivalent
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study
- Degree granted by university of recognized standing
- Most candidates for admission to a doctoral program possess a Master's Degree. Direct entry to some programs is possible for those with exceptional academic standing
Other Application Documents you need:
- Official Transcripts
- Letter of recommendation (2)
- Updated CV/Resume
- Statement of Purpose
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
These are the test eligibilities for the MA/PhD in History to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for MA/PhD in History in Canada: are:
N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.The scholarships available for the MA/PhD in History are:
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The international student tuition fees and costs for MA/PhD in History in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for MA/PhD in History in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
January 15 is the deadline for submission of complete applications for applicants who wish to be considered for internal scholarships (for deadlines for major fellowships, i.e. SSHRC, HSP). Please visit the funding page at the Faculty Graduate Studies for more information.
Scholarship funding:
The History Department cannot guarantee funding for PhD applications, and only modest funding for M.A. applications. PhD applicants are strongly encouraged to inform themselves about SSHRC applications, which are now due in early October, as well as the Harmonized Scholarship Process overseen by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. M.A. applicants should be aware that the deadline for SSHRC applications is in early December.
Please email gradhist@dal.ca if you have any questions concerning admissions and funding.
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