A History Master of Arts Co-op option is available to select students each year. Facilitated by Brock’s Co-op Office, the program provides contact with employers and offers seminars in resume preparation, interviewing and presentation skills.
Our innovative Co-op option includes two four-month work terms where you will get hands-on experiential learning in business, government, or non-governmental organizations.
Program at a Glance
Terms 1 and 2 (September – April):
Two P- course electives (approved by the History Department)
- Introduction to Historiography (HIST 5P01)
- Research Methods (HIST 5P02)
- Two variable-topics half-course seminars (HIST 5V00-HIST 5V79) offered by the History Department
- Co-op Professional Preparation Course (HIST 5N90)
Terms 3 and 4 (May – December):
Term 5 (January – April):
- Major Research Paper (HIST 5F80)
Examples of co-op placements held by former MA students
- Institute for Northern Studies, University of the Highlands and Islands
- Ministry of Francophone Affairs
- Assistant Heritage Planner, Town of Grimsby
- Junior Communications Officer, Ministry of Transportation Ontario
Student testimonial:
“My work term experience has been amazing. It has exceeded all of my expectations. I am working on some very interesting projects – some of which include a historical aspect – and my work is valued here. The Master’s program definitely helped prepare me for my position, through seminar discussions, research papers, and research.”
— Shaunna Hubert,
MA History (2015)
Student Placement
Ministry of Francophone Affairs
Employer testimonial:
“A well-developed skill set that included research, analytical thinking, problem solving and communications skills, enabled Nick to be a contributing member of the Division Services Office, Provincial Highways Management Division at the Ministry of Transportation. Nick was able to apply his diverse skill set to a public sector office environment to successfully complete a wide range of assignments.”
— Maureen Fenlon
Ministry of Transportation Ontario
Supervisor for Nicholas Timmers, MA History (2015)