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University of Alberta
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Tuition CAD 9,740 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,540 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Deadline Jul, 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location Edmonton, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The History at University of Alberta 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

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 7
  4. Tuition: CAD 9,740 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,540 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the History programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Research Methods & Resources In History
  2. The Application Of The Social Sciences To History
  3. Topics In The History Of Later Medieval And Early Modern Europe
  4. Fashion And Material Culture: Politics, Economies, Societies, C. 1600 - 1900
  5. Problems In Imperial Russian History

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Applicants are normally required to have completed a\nfour-year baccalaureate degree, or its academic equivalent, from an academic\ninstitution recognized by the University of Alberta
  • An admission grade point average of 3 on most 4-point\ngrading systems or B on most letter grading systems, based on your most recent\ntwo years of full time study (or equivalent) is required.
  • Statement of research interests
  • Previous work experience in the field
  • Educational tests such as the Graduate Record Examination\n(GRE), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Miller Analogies Test

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 9,740 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,540 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: CAD 9,740 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,540 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Alberta 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 Alberta

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University of Alberta

Edmonton, Canada

public research university in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline Jul, 2026
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
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