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The Department provides diverse national and thematic courses that explore key relationships between countries and major social issues. Our identities are shaped by shared experiences, and the ongoing evolution of human civilization requires both people and organizations to continually adjust to emerging developments.
As historians, we must enhance our understanding of how change operates and strive to interpret it whenever feasible. By enrolling in McMaster's History program, you'll cultivate vital research and analytical abilities. You'll master critical thinking, learn to pose insightful questions, and effectively organize evidence to support your conclusions.
Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete Grade 12 high school diploma equivalent to Canadian qualification.
Completion of any Level I program and a Grade Point Average of at least 3.5 including a grade of at least C- in three units of Level I History.
English Language Proficiency
IELTS - International English Language Testing System (Academic): 6.5 Overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each of the four components (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening); results valid for 2 years
CAE - Cambridge English Advanced: 190 Overall with minimum score of 180 in each component; valid for 2 years
PTE - Pearson Test of English Academic: 60 Overall with minimum score of 60 in Writing and Speaking; valid for 2 years
CAEL - Canadian Academic English Language: 70 Overall with no component score below 60; valid for 2 years
MELAB - Michigan English Language Assessment Battery: 85 Overall valid for 2 years; Minimum 80 in each of the three required components; Minimum 3 in optional speaking component (Required).
TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language IBT: 86 Overall with a minimum score of 20 in each of the four components (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening); valid for 2 years