This doctoral program in history is a 90-credit degree with an estimated full-time duration of four years. It develops advanced skills in historical research methodology and allows candidates to explore topics in history, art history or archival studies while making an original contribution to knowledge in the field. Faculty expertise covers ancient history, medieval European history, African history, Chinese history, United States history, and Quebec and Canadian history, with an art history concentration option available. Candidates must hold a master's degree in history or art history, or an equivalent diploma, and must secure a professor from the Department of Historical Sciences willing to direct the thesis before applying. Admission is offered for the fall and winter terms, with the fall term recommended as the preferred start. Non-francophone applicants must meet the university's French-language proficiency requirements.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.30 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a master's degree in history or art history, or a diploma judged equivalent, and must secure a professor from the Department of Historical Sciences willing to direct the doctoral thesis before applying. A program or graduation grade point average of at least 3.30 on a 4.33 scale, or the equivalent, is required. Non-francophone applicants must achieve a score of at least 500 out of 699 on the TCF tout public, including at least 14 out of 20 on the written expression component, and a score of at least 53 out of 70 on the Versant English Placement Test (VEPT).
