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):

• Introduction to Historiography (HIST 5P01)
• Research Methods (HIST 5P02)
• Two variable-topics half-course seminars (HIST 5V00-HIST 5V79) offered by the History Department
• Two P-course electives (approved by the History Department)
• Co-op Professional Preparation Course (HIST 5N90)

Terms 3 and 4 (May – December):

• 2 co-op work terms (Terms 3 and 4; HIST 5N01 and 5N02)

Term 5 (January – April):

• Major Research Paper (HIST 5F80)

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)