MA in History - International History in North Bay Canada | Nipissing University

The Master of Arts in History program includes coursework, a Major Research Paper, and participation in the yearly Graduate Student Conference to present findings. Students can pursue this as a one-year intensive program (spanning Fall, Winter, and Spring/Summer terms) or a three-year flexible option (covering nine consecutive terms). The curriculum focuses on key historical disciplines: International, Gender, Canadian, European, and Environmental history. Our distinguished faculty specialize in diverse areas such as environmental history, genocide studies, indigenous research, community history, political and foreign relations, as well as military and espionage history. The program requires coursework and a Major Research Paper (MRP), typically finished within one year. Through the MRP, students conduct original research while exploring significant historiographical debates in their field. This MA program prepares graduates for advanced academic pursuits like PhD programs while honing research and writing skills applicable to various professional paths. A highlight of the program is the spring Graduate Student Conference, where participants showcase their MRP proposals to a broader academic community.
The international history specialization features three primary research tracks. The first examines Cold War history, the second investigates international law and war crimes trials, while the third concentrates on foreign policy and international relations, particularly in Great Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union, Germany, France, and Canada.