History - Master of Arts (MA)

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Deepen your knowledge of history and enhance your understanding of yourself and the world around you with the Master of Arts in History program.

The program is part of the Tri-University History Program, which provides you with access to the resources of the University of Guelph and Wilfred Laurier University, in addition to the ones available to you here at Waterloo. You’ll experience the best of both an intimate departmental environment and the resources of one of Canada’s largest history graduate programs.  

Completed over the course of one year, you can choose from three study options including coursework, a combination of coursework and a major research paper, or coursework and an MA thesis.  

Through courses, international experiences, and experiential learning opportunities, you'll acquire a unique set of technical, creative, critical, and analytical skills preparing you for diverse career pathways including business, law, politics, journalism, government service, and teaching, or further study at the PhD level.  

Program overview

Department/School: History
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Admit term(s): Fall (September - December)
Delivery mode: On-campus
Program type: Joint, Master's, Research
Length of program: 12 months (full-time)
Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
Study option(s): Thesis, Master's Research Paper, Coursework

Application deadlines

  • February 1 (for admission in September)

Key contacts

Susan King at s2king@uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567, ext. 32297

Admission limitations

Due to funding restrictions, the Faculty of Arts is currently limiting the number of international students we can admit. Please contact the department's Associate Chair, Graduate Studies prior to applying to discuss your interest in this program.

Supervisors

Admission requirements

  • The minimum standard for admission to the program is an Honours Bachelor's degree in History with a 77% average calculated on the basis of the student's History courses in the last two years of undergraduate study, excluding any first year level courses which may have been taken during those two years.
  • A statement of historical interest.

Degree requirements

  • Review the degree requirements on the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree

Application materials

  • Supplementary information form (SIF)
    • The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
    • If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion
  • Transcript(s)
  • Writing sample
  • References
  • Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable

    • TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)

Tuition and fees