Program Overview
The History at Trent University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 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 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 18,436 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,136 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Oshawa, 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
- Public Texts
- Canadian Studies
- Indigenous Studies
- Theory, Culture and Politics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A 4 year Bachelor\'s degree: (or equivalent from a recognized university) closely related to field of study in which you are applying. Education credentials obtained outside of Canada will be assesed for equivalency with a Trent University degree.
- High academic average: of at least an upper second-class standing (B+/77%) in the work of the last 10 full academic credits or the last two years undergraduate study( full-time equivalent).
- Proficiency in English: usage, both written and oral, is essential to pursue graduate studies at Trent University. Applicants whose primary language is not English and who completed their previous university education in a language other than English, must provide proof of proficiency in English before admission.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 18,436 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,136 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 18,436 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,136 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Trent University 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 Trent University
Trent University
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Trent University is a well-regarded public liberal arts and sciences university in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, founded in 1964 and known for its personalized education, small class sizes, and...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months