Overview

The Master of Arts in History teaches students to excel at historical analysis. The program builds critical thinking, research and communication skills. Students pursue research interests in Northern Ontario, North American or European history in either full or part time programs. The program is offered in both French and English and normally takes two years to complete in the Thesis stream, one year in the Research Essay stream. Our graduates excel in academics, teaching and other research-intensive careers.

Program Requirements

Students must follow one of two program streams:

Thesis Stream:
24 credits including
• HIST-5066EL - Historical Methods 3cr
• HIST-5000EL - Master's Thesis 12cr

Essay Stream:
24 credits including
• HIST-5066EL - Historical Methods 3cr
• HIST-5050EL - Master's Essay 6cr

Specialization

The areas of specialization for the Master of Arts in History are:

• History of Northern Ontario
• North American History 
• European History

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