History (MA)

Faculty of Humanities Master of Arts

The MA in History provides training in specialized fields of history, prioritizing student-led research in a program of study that balances hands-on faculty mentorship, experiential learning, and public engagement. It develops students’ critical analysis of both primary and secondary sources, includes foundational cohort-wide courses that explore historiography and methodology, and encourages students to engage in vibrant debates in their study of history. The co-op option further enriches students’ research and communication skills.

Entry point:

  • September (full-time or part-time)

Duration:

  • MRP – 3 terms (1 year)
  • MRP and Co-op – 5 terms (20 months)
  • Thesis – 6 terms (24 months)

Application deadline:

  • February 1

Applications submitted after the deadline may be looked at on a first-come, first-served basis. International applicants interested in applying after the posted application deadline should contact the program for details on availability.

General program inquiries
Graduate program director
Jessica Clark
Graduate program coordinator
Melissa Vanatte

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Admission requirements

  1. Check the university requirements and the program requirements.
  2. Complete the online application and submit the non-refundable application fee.
  3. You will need to submit your transcripts as well as the following program-specific materials:
    • Three references are required.
    • Statement of Intent — a one-page statement outlining your objectives in undertaking graduate study in the History Department at Brock University
    • Sample of scholarly writing — this can be an essay, journal article, research paper, or thesis (single author only) of no more than 20 pages in length