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University of New Brunswick
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Tuition CAD 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 7,928 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline Jan, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Fredericton, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The History at University of New Brunswick 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: CAD 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 7,928 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Fredericton, Canada

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. Report Reading Course
  2. Thesis Reading Course
  3. Themes in Early Modern History
  4. Themes in Modern European History
  5. Studies in Modern Italian History
  6. European International History Since 1900
  7. Europe Since 1945
  8. Problems in Social History of the British Industrial Revolution: 1760-1840

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • MA applicants should hold an honours degree in history, or equivalent. Priority is given to those with first-class standing.
  • PhD applicants should hold a masters degree in history with high and first class standing.
  • Prior to applying, applicants must contact a prospective advisor to secure research supervision.
  • All applicants are expected to submit:
    • Résumé
    • Statement of research interests
    • Academic writing sample
    • Complete application form
  • International applicants whose first language is not English must submit language scores that meet or exceed International English language testing system (IELTS) band 7.

    • English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    CAD 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 7,928 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Tuition fees: CAD 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 7,928 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 7

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact University of New Brunswick 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.

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    Fredericton, Canada

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    Application Information
    • Application Deadline Jan, 2027
    • Start Date Sep, 2026
    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months
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