Program Overview
The Archival Studies at University of British Columbia is a Master programme in Humanities over 16 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Archival Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 16 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: CAD 8,518 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 4,814 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Vancouver, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Archival Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Archival Diplomatics
- Arrangement And Description Of Archival Documents
- Management of Current Records
- Selection And Acquisition Of Archival Documents
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Possess a four-year bachelor\'s degree or the equivalent from a recognized university in any academic discipline. We welcome degrees with areas of concentration in the sciences, humanities, social sciences and interdisciplinary studies, as well as dual degrees, double majors, and major/minors. Applicants holding undergraduate degrees in the masters degree subject areas (library science, archival science) are examined on a case-by-case basis.
- Have achieved a minimum overall average in the B+ grade range (76% at UBC) in third- and fourth-year level courses of a bachelor\'s degree. This is the minimum admission standard; exceeding this requirement will increase the likelihood of being recommended for admission.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 8,518 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 4,814 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 8,518 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 4,814 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of British Columbia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada
public research university in British Columbia, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 16 months
