Histoire (PhD)

The PhD in History (Doctorat en histoire) at Université du Québec à Montréal trains historians to contribute to historical knowledge through advanced scholarship, scientific methodology, and historical method, combining disciplinary rigour with interdisciplinary perspectives and applied historical knowledge across sectors. It offers a feminist studies concentration option. The programme totals 90 credits, 15 in coursework and 72 in thesis research, completed over a nominal four years full-time (six years part-time). Admission requires a master's degree in history, or the equivalent, completed with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale, with files averaging 2.8 to 3.2 eligible for committee review; candidates with a master's in another discipline may be admitted with relevant preparation, and additional coursework may be required where preparation is insufficient. Applicants must have identified a thesis supervisor at the time of application, demonstrate strong English proficiency, and demonstrate mastery of French for active participation in the programme, with a third language sometimes required depending on the dissertation topic. Courses are offered during the day and in the evening, with admission at the fall and winter terms.