PhD in History

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #801-850

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Carleton University offers PhD in History, a doctorate in History programme in Ottawa, Canada. The programme runs for 5 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,936 per year.

Also offered as: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate

Field: History

Duration: 5 years

International tuition: CAD 15,936 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: graduate.carleton.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The PhD in History at Carleton University combines training in historical theory, historiography, and primary research methods. Students may specialize in Canadian history, the history of women, gender, and sexuality, European history, or the history of Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, with research strengths in place and memory, critical race studies, food history, and war and state violence. The program is thesis-based, admits students in the Fall term, and has a nominal length of five years of full-time study. Applicants must hold a master's degree and meet Carleton's general doctoral admission standards, which require a minimum grade of B+ across coursework and the thesis, with no grade below B-. International applicants must also meet Carleton's English language proficiency requirements.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a master's degree, maintain a minimum grade of B+ across coursework and the thesis, with no grade below B-, and international applicants must meet Carleton's English language proficiency requirements.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About Carleton University

“Ours the Task Eternal”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Suburban

Founded: 1942

Students: 30,675

QS rank: #801-850

Programs: 243

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PhD in History award?

Carleton University awards a Doctorate in the field of History on completion of this programme.

How long does PhD in History take?

The programme runs for 5 years.

How much does PhD in History cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 15,936 per year.

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