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MA History at York University

York University, Canada

Programme overview

The Graduate Program in History fosters intensive examination of historical questions using a variety of approaches. These include gender, transnational and comparative, economic, political, cultural and social history. Long known for its strength in Canadian history, the program also has expertise in British, Caribbean, European, Latin American, U.S., and East Asian history, the history of Africa and the African diaspora and the history of the Greco-Roman world.

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate Studies  |  Duration: 3 terms full-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Programme components: Major research paper OR Thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum GPA: B+. English proficiency (minimum): Minimum TOEFL 100 (for tests taken prior to January 2026) or 5 (January 2026 and after); IELTS 7.5. Additional requirements: Include instructors’ names along with list of courses taken Statement of Interest. Application deadlines: Deadline - Fall (All Applicants): 2027-01-15.

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 students register in Fall, Winter and Summer terms; applications for Fall entry open September 30, 2026.

Applications for Fall 2027 graduate admission open September 30, 2026; programme-specific deadlines are published by each graduate programme. The graduate application fee is $140 CAD, non-refundable, payable by Visa or MasterCard.

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