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History (MA)

Gain perspective on the present through study of the past.


Why choose this program?

Earn a master’s degree in history while exploring a range of geographical and thematic areas of research. 

Small enough to provide individualized attention and large enough to be known internationally, our programs are characterized by a vibrant intellectual environment.  

When you study history at Dal, you can walk out your front door and immerse yourself in one of Canada’s oldest cities and all that it has to offer. 

Careers

A history degree gives you the perfect foundation to pursue a wide range of careers. Whether it’s journalism, law, or museum-related work, we’ll help you develop the tools to find the perfect fit. Our grads include people who have gone on to careers as teachers, lawyers, businesspeople, archivists, foreign service officers, NGO staffers, and more. Many of them are using their foundation in History to change the world today.

Financial information

At Dalhousie, we want our students to focus on their studies, rather than worry about their personal finances. We offer competitive tuition rates and funding programs to support graduate students in almost all of our degree programs.

Program options

Thesis: After receiving a solid foundation through coursework, you’ll embark on thesis research and writing.

All graduate programs at Dalhousie are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

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