Program Overview
The History at University of Windsor is a MA programme in Humanities, 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 History 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Windsor, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the History 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
- Modes of Historical Interpretation
- Research Methods
- Studies in the History of Sexuality
- Studies in the History of Women and Gender
- Studies in the History of the Book and the Culture of the Written Word
- Studies in Canadian Social History
- Studies in Post Colonial History
- Modernity
- Class in the Anglo Atlantic
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- an undergraduate transcript
- two Confidential Reports; these are letters of recommendation, from the professors who know your academic work best
- a one-page statement of purpose This is an outline of your historical interests: the place(s), time period(s) and theoretical and methodological approach(es) you find most interesting. If you already know what you hope to focus on in your research, this is the place to express your intention. The purpose of this statement is to help the faculty members who examine the application to know whether or not the program is appropriate to your interests.
- a recent sample of your writing; normally a paper written for a senior undergraduate course.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About University of Windsor
University of Windsor
Windsor, Canada
University of Windsor is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
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