Master of Arts [MA] (History)
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #301 out of 601 by THE Global Ranking 2025
$6,171 /Yr
CA$8,571 /Yr
- MA in History at the University of Victoria is offered as a 2-years program by the Department of History.
- The University of Victoria also ranked 2nd in Maclean’s top Canadian Comprehensive Universities 2019.
- MA in History trains students to communicate rich stories from the past to the widest possible audience.
- The History department offers both Thesis-based MA and Project-based Options in the MA in History.
- The MA program consists of a minimum of 15 units.
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Important Alert
- Application Deadline For September 2027 Intake - Jan 15, 2027
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $6171 (CAD 8571) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Room And Board | $9593 (CAD 13323) |
| Total Cost | $9593 (CAD 13323) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $5931 (CAD 8238) |
| 2023 | $5702 (CAD 7920) |
| 2021 | $4447 (CAD 6177) |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline For September 2027 Intake | Jan 15, 2027 |
Scores Required
Required Document List
Complete Application
Application Fee
Official Transcripts
English Language Requirements
Completion of secondary school

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Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- High school history teacher
- Community college history lecturer
- College or university history professor
- Government historian
- Historical consultant
- Political advisor
- Museum curator
- Archivist
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria University Future Leaders Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Business Administration Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| University of Montreal Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 720/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,520/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Bharat Petroleum Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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Application Deadline For September 2027 Intake (15th Dec 2026) | USD 5,142 /Yr CAD 7,142 /Yr |
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Application Deadline for Fall Intake (1st Dec 2026) Application Deadline for Winter Intake (1st May 2027) | USD 6,998 /Yr CAD 9,720 /Yr |
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Application Deadline for Fall 2027 Intake (2nd Feb 2027) | USD 9,307 /Yr CAD 12,927 /Yr |
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