Program Overview
The History at University of Victoria British Columbia 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: Victoria, 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
- Unit Values: History 500
- Geographical Field Courses
- Geographical Field Course or Topical Field Course
- Topical Field Course
- Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To complete the CSPT program in History, a student must complete:
- 3 units of CSPT 500
- 15 units as required in the History MA program (including HIST 500 and the Master\'s language requirement)
- The MA thesis (HIST 599) must be in the field of CSPT. Admission to the CSPT program is subject to the written approval of the Program Director. Applicants must already have been accepted into the MA program in History. The requirements for the program in the Departments of English, Political Science and Sociology differ from those in History.
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 Victoria British Columbia
University of Victoria British Columbia
Victoria, British Columbia
The University of Victoria (UVic) is a public research university located in the municipalities of Oak Bay and Saanich, British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1903 as Victoria College, the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months