MA/MS in History

Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #322 =

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York University offers MA/MS in History, a master's degree in History programme in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 3 semesters.

Also offered as: Bachelor's Degree, Doctorate

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: History

Duration: 3 semesters

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: futurestudents.yorku.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

This program fosters intensive examination of historical questions through approaches including gender, transnational and comparative, economic, political, cultural and social history. It offers particular strengths in Canadian, British, Caribbean, European, Latin American, U.S. and East Asian history, alongside African and Greco-Roman studies. Two degrees are available: an MA, completed over three terms of full-time study, and a PhD, which follows a longer research-intensive path toward a dissertation. The program is based in York University's Department of History within the Faculty of Graduate Studies, and MA students combine coursework with a major research paper or thesis under the supervision of faculty working across these regional and thematic fields, developing original research grounded in primary-source analysis and preparing graduates for doctoral study or research-related careers.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: A minimum B+ average is required, along with three letters of recommendation, a statement of interest, and a sample of written work.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

About York University

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Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1959

Students: 53,500

QS rank: #322 =

Programs: 328

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in History award?

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

How long does MA/MS in History take?

The programme runs for 3 semesters.

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