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in the Department of History

Master of Arts (MA)

Thesis-based program

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Master of Arts (MA)

Course-based program

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Thesis-based program

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What is thesis-based study?

Pursue independent research guided by a supervisor who shares your research interests. If you want to advance your knowledge or expand your expertise in a specific field or research area, our thesis-based programs are for you.

What is course-based study?

Equally ideal for those planning to continue in higher education or seeking to advance their careers off campus, our course-based programs offers a combination of collegial seminars and independent research in a concentrated, twelve-month program.

What is a supervisor?

A supervisor is a faculty member who oversees your research and the development of your thesis.

Latest news

Congratulations, Peyton Neustaedter!

UCalgary History Graduate will research John Ware and Black history in Southern Alberta

Congratulations to Frank Stahnisch

The Quest for Holism and Integration: Healing, Wellness, and the Resources of Complementary Medicine, 1870–2020

CHOMS visits the Calgary Cottage Hospital exhibit at Heritage Park

The Calgary History of Medicine Society conducts its field excursion to the Calgary Cottage Hospital at Heritage Park, Calgary, Alberta

Congratulations, Katie Qin!

UCalgary History Honours student will pursue an MA at Carleton University

Questions?

Graduate program administrator

Ask me about graduate program advising.

Lori Somner
403.220.3839

artsgradsc@ucalgary.ca

Graduate program director

Ask me about graduate degree requirements.

Dr. Ken MacMillan

HistGPD@ucalgary.ca

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