History (MA)

Montréal, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #497 =

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Concordia University offers History (MA), a master's degree in History programme in Montréal, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 712 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: History

Duration: 2 years

Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit

International tuition: CAD 712 / credit

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: concordia.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The MA in History trains students for careers in teaching and research, offering courses across a wide range of temporal and thematic fields, including law and society, gender and sexuality, and genocide and human rights. Students can affiliate with research institutes such as the Centre for Oral History and Digital Storytelling. The programme is thesis-based, requiring a 30-credit MA thesis (HIST 685) plus coursework, for a total of 45 credits over a nominal two years. Admission is available in both the Fall and Winter terms. Applicants require an Honours degree in History or its equivalent, and must demonstrate English proficiency if their primary language is not English. The department's faculty pursue research spanning multiple historical periods and methodological approaches.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: An Honours degree in History or its equivalent. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in English through the graduate English language proficiency requirements.

Application Details

Start Date: September and January

About Concordia University

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1974

Students: 43,922

QS rank: #497 =

Programs: 250

Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does History (MA) award?

Concordia University awards a Master's Degree in the field of History on completion of this programme.

How long does History (MA) take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does History (MA) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 712 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

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