Edmonton,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in History - Thesis-based in Edmonton Canada | University of Alberta
University of Alberta
|
Edmonton Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,406
(c. USD6,751.12)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Our Department provides MA and PhD programs in History, Classics, and Religious Studies as distinct disciplines, along with an interdisciplinary MA in Ancient Societies and Cultures. Both History and Classics feature multiple program options, each offering diverse geographical, thematic, and methodological specializations. Prospective students should review our Department's website for faculty research specialties. In History, we provide course-based MA, thesis-based MA, and PhD programs, supporting graduate research across numerous historical fields (see website for specifics). Additionally, we offer a thesis-based MA in Ancient Societies and Cultures focused on interdisciplinary methodologies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
For the MA program in History, the Department's minimum admission requirements are a four-year Honors or Special BA in History with an admission GPA of at least 3.5 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework. In all MA programs, students with undergraduate degrees in fields other than History or Classics, or who for other reasons require further coursework at the undergraduate level, may be admitted to an MA qualifying year. A minimum TOEFL score of 95 (internet-based) with a minimum score of 21 on each of the individual skill areas, or equivalent.
Applicants to all programs must submit the following:
Curriculum Vitae
Three letters of recommendation
Statement of Purpose addressing the specific area of History, Classics, or Ancient Societies and Cultures to be investigated
PhD applicants must also submit a sample of recent written work such as an MA thesis or part thereof, course essay, published article.
Applicants to all programs must submit the following:
Curriculum Vitae
Three letters of recommendation
Statement of Purpose addressing the specific area of History, Classics, or Ancient Societies and Cultures to be investigated
PhD applicants must also submit a sample of recent written work such as an MA thesis or part thereof, course essay, published article.
Tuition
CAD
9,406