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PhD History (Concentration in Public History) at Carleton University

Carleton University, Canada

Programme overview

PhD History (Concentration in Public History) is a 5.0-credit doctoral programme in the 2026-27 Carleton University calendar, offered by the Department of History (Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences).

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of History  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

The programme totals 5.0 credits. Required courses include Doctoral Seminar in Historical Theory and Method (HIST 6808), Ph.D. Tutorials (HIST 6906), Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination in Public History (HIST 6908), Internship in Applied History Preparation Course (HIST 6809).

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Entry requirements

The normal requirement for admission to the Ph.D. program is a master's degree (or equivalent) in history, with a minimum average of A-. A student already enrolled in the Carleton M.A. program in History or Public History who shows outstanding academic performance and research promise may be permitted to transfer to the Ph.D. program upon the recommendation of the History graduate committee and upon successful completion of HIST 5003 together with 1.5 additional credits at the 5000-level, including at least 1.0 credit in History or Public History.

Graduate programmes normally admit to the fall (September) term; some programmes also consider applicants for the winter (January) or summer (May) terms.

Apply online through Carleton360. Applications for most programmes for the upcoming Fall, Winter and Summer terms open on 1 June. Most programmes have two deadlines per term: the first for guaranteed consideration of admission and funding, the second if space and funds remain. Application fee: C$125, non-refundable, paid by credit card and not waived.

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