MA History at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg together offer the Joint Master's Program, with courses and thesis direction offered at both institutions. The Joint Master of Arts in History program ensures that students acquire a comprehensive knowledge of at least two areas of historical study, and enhances their ability to undertake independent research.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Duration: 1+ years | Study mode: full-time; part-time option | Intake: The Joint Master's program has one application deadline per year, and applications are accepted for September entry only. | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Department of History offers programs of study leading to a Master of Arts degree in History. The MA program is a joint degree program offered by the History departments of the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg. Students will choose to take one of the following program options: Course-based MA, Major Research Paper MA, Thesis-based MA or an Archival Studies MA.

Career pathways

Students and graduates have found employment in several areas, including: Local, national and international archives Universities, art galleries and media organizations The public sector, unions, corporations and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

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Application information

Entry requirements

To qualify for admission to the Joint Master's program, you must have a minimum of a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree with a major in History. Pre-master's admission requirements To be considered for the Pre-Master's program, you must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree which includes at least four courses in history.

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.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; additional application fees apply for Physician Assistant Studies ($25) and Preventive Dental Sciences (Orthodontics) ($50). Fee is non-refundable; pay by Visa or MasterCard, cheque, money order or Convera. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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