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Certificate in Public History at Brandon University

Brandon University, Canada

Programme overview

The Certificate in Public History is a stand-alone credential issued by the Faculty of Arts that teaches the practical and theoretical skills of public historians. All courses can ladder into a degree at Brandon University.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: History  |  Duration: Varies (15 credit hours)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

15 credit hours: 54:250 Introduction to Public History, one first-year history course (World History to 1500 or since 1500, Canada to or since Confederation), and three of Understanding Archives, Museums, Public History in Canada, Oral History, and The Practice of Public History. A minimum grade of C applies to specified courses.

Career pathways

Opens opportunities in government, education, business and health where public history research, writing and project management skills are an asset.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students who complete the certificate and wish to ladder into a degree must apply for the degree program through the Admissions Office.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall term starts 9 September 2026 and Winter term starts 5 January 2027; applicants who miss the Fall/September deadline are automatically considered for the Winter/January term.

The online application opens annually on October 1 for the next academic year; the application and document deadlines are the same date. Application fee: $70 CAD (domestic), $140 CAD (international); the domestic fee is $80 CAD starting October 1, 2026.

Apply through the official page: https://www.brandonu.ca/future-students/apply/

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