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MA/MS in History

Carleton University

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

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Carleton University offers MA/MS in History, a master's degree in History programme in Ottawa, Canada.

Also offered as: Bachelor's Degree, Doctorate

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: History

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

Program details

Overview

This program leads to a Master of Arts in History at Carleton University in Ottawa, with Fall entry and a length of one to two years of full-time study. The program develops methodological and critical skills for historical research at an advanced academic level, with faculty supervision available across Canadian history, ancient and medieval history, early modern history, modern European history, the Atlantic world, Southeast Asia, and U.S. history. Students take part in the Underhill Graduate Student Colloquium and activities run by the History Graduate Students' Association. It suits history graduates pursuing advanced historical research ahead of doctoral study, teaching, archival work, museum and heritage careers, or public history.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants to the Master of Arts in History must meet Carleton's graduate minimum admission standard: a four-year (honours) bachelor's degree, normally with at least a B- overall average and B+ or better in the major subject; individual programs may set additional or higher requirements. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet Carleton's English-proficiency standard: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 per band), TOEFL iBT 86 overall (minimum 22 in writing/speaking, 20 in reading/listening, for tests taken before 21 January 2026), Duolingo English Test 120 overall (minimum 110 writing/reading/speaking, 105 listening), Pearson PTE Academic 55 overall (minimum 47 per skill), CAEL 70 overall (minimum 60 per band), or Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 176 overall (minimum 169 per component).

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

About Carleton University

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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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