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Tuition CAD 6,528 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 1,848 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Deadline Dec, 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location Toronto, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The History at York University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 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: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7.5
  5. Tuition: CAD 6,528 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 1,848 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  6. Location: Toronto, 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. Ancient Imperialism: Athens and Rome
  2. War and Society in Ancient Greece
  3. The Conflict of Religions in the Roman Empire
  4. The Roman Empire
  5. Jews and Christians in the Roman World
  6. Narratives of the Other: China & the West
  7. Greek Politics and Culture Under Roman Rule
  8. Domestic Architecture in Greece and Rome
  9. Slavery in Ancient Greece & Rome

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • GPA: B+
  • Recommendations: 3
  • Include instructors’ names along with list of courses taken
  • Statement of Interest
  • Sample of your written work

English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 6,528 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 1,848 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Tuition fees: CAD 6,528 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 1,848 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact York 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 York University

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Toronto, Canada

York University(also known asYork Uor simplyYork;French:Université York)is apublicresearch universityinToronto, Ontario, Canada. It is Canada's third-largest university,with approximately 53,500...

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline Dec, 2026
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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