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MA History at Western University

Western University, Canada

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in History at Western is a one or two year, program that emphasizes the deep study of history and the development of research, writing, and analytical skills. Our students explore the histories of Canada, the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, as well as international, transnational, and global history. The Public History field combines traditional historical skills with experiential learning to prepare graduates to work as public historians in museums, archives, government agencies, consulting and heritage management.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Science  |  Duration: 3 Terms (Course based or project-based) 4 Terms (Public History project-based) 6 Terms (Thesis based)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Course based, project-based or thesis-based programme, full-time, 3 Terms (Course based or project-based) 4 Terms (Public History project-based) 6 Terms (Thesis based) in length.

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Entry requirements

Master of Arts in History. 4-year B.A. degree or equivalent from a recognized university or college. 78% average or better on last ten courses. Public History field. 4-year B.A. degree or equivalent from a recognized university or college. 78% average or better on last ten courses. Additional Requirements. Public History field. Resume of related course, volunteer or paid experience. Reference letter from a Public History employer or supervisor. Application deadline: February 1 Acceptance notification begins in March. The Graduate Committee will begin reviewing applications on February 1 and will stop reviewing applications on April 30. Applications received on or before February 1 will receive full consideration for scholarships.

Graduate programmes charge Fall, Winter and Summer terms; Ivey MBA Direct has a July intake, the Accelerated MBA a November intake, and the Executive MBA September and February intakes. Deadlines and intake terms vary by programme.

Each graduate programme sets its own application deadlines, which may differ for domestic and international applicants. Applications are made through Western's online graduate application. The application fee is $185 CAD for most graduate programmes; $290 for Communication Sciences and Disorders (MClSc), Occupational Therapy (MSc OT) and Physical Therapy (MPT); $150 for Ivey MBA and Ivey MSc; $350 for Orthodontics.

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