Master in History

Tuition is 14,401 CAD per year. The application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is May 1, 2027.

The Master in History is a Master's degree program offered at The University of Winnipeg in Canada. It's for students who have a Bachelor's degree and want to study History in English. The program takes a few years to complete and helps students develop strong research and critical thinking skills.

The curriculum covers a range of historical topics, including The Americas, Asia and Africa, Britain and the Commonwealth, and Medieval and Early Modern Europe. Students can choose from four streams: the Major Research Paper, the Course M.A., the Thesis M.A., or the Archival Studies M.A. They develop skills in research, analysis, and writing, and get to work with experienced historians.

Graduates of this program can work as Historians, Archivists, Museum Curators, History Teachers, or Policy Analysts. They can find jobs in museums, archives, universities, or government agencies. With this degree, students can pursue careers that involve researching, writing, and teaching about history.

The University of Winnipeg is a student-centered public research university located in the heart of Winnipeg, Manitoba, with a history dating to 1871. Known for accessible undergraduate and graduate programs across arts, science, business, education, kinesiology and Indigenous studies, the university emphasizes small class sizes, close faculty engagement and an inclusive campus culture that supports critical thinking and interdisciplinary learning.

With about 10,000 students and a significant international cohort, the university combines classroom learning with hands-on research, community partnerships and applied projects. Centres and institutes across environmental studies, urban research, human rights and Indigenous scholarship provide active opportunities for students to participate in meaningful research and community work. Faculty are approachable and classes prioritize discussion, experiential learning and applied practice.

International students benefit from strong student services, practical internships and a welcoming urban setting that balances affordability with cultural vibrancy. The University of Winnipeg supports career preparation through co-curricular programming and industry connections, while its compact campus makes it easy to access support services, research supervisors and community engagement projects. Prospective students seeking an engaged, socially minded education with opportunities for research and work-integrated learning will find a collaborative environment well suited to academic and professional growth.