History - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at University of Waterloo

Programme overview

Deepen your knowledge of history, conduct original research and enhance your understanding of yourself and the world around you with the PhD in History program. The program is part of the Tri-University History Program, which combines the collective strengths of the University of Guelph, Wilfrid Laurier University, and Waterloo. With a distinguished faculty, world-class resources, and an unrivalled collaborative environment, the Tri-University PhD program offers an unparalleled interdisciplinary experience.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Department: History | Duration: 48 months (full-time) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (September - December); application deadlines: February 1(for admission inSeptember) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Research fields: Canadian History, Cold War Era History, Early Modern European History, Indigenous History, Medieval History, Modern European History, Race, Imperialism and Slavery, Scottish History, War and Society, World History. Study option(s): Thesis.

Career pathways

You’ll connect with distinguished scholars, engage in cutting-edge research projects, and cultivate a network that will advance your career potential.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students will be admitted only after they have obtained a Master of Arts (MA) degree or equivalent in which they have received at least an 83% standing. Direct admission following a Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree is permissible only rarely, and for outstanding applicants. Only students who are graduates of accredited Universities and Colleges are eligible for admission. Since not all applicants can be admitted, close attention is paid to samples of applicant’s written work, to applicant’s transcripts and past record as a whole, and to their statement of research interests. Applications are considered by the History program at the University of Waterloo and the Coordinating Committee of the Tri-University Graduate Program. Students in the program are governed by the general regulations of the university in which they are registered and their degree is granted by that university. No student will be assigned to a doctoral supervisor without approval from the supervisor. Statement of the applicant's research interests.

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.

Graduate applications are made online through the Graduate Studies Application and the non-refundable application fee is $150 CAD per program. Deadlines are set by each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.apply.uwaterloo.ca/apply/

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