Master of Arts in History (Course)

The study of history encompasses all aspects of human experience in all parts of the world, and recognizes that the lives of ordinary people are as full of interest and significance as those of famous leaders. Students of history become involved in the process of creating a shared understanding of past events, but also pursue areas of history which are relevant to their own concerns. Our Master's program specializes in Canadian, European, and World History and offers the option of a Major Research ProjectPaper, Course-Work, or Thesis Program. It provides an excellent preparation for further graduate studies at the Ph.D. level. The Department of History at Lakehead University offers a Master of Arts in History (MA). Broadly speaking, our program specializes in Canadian, European, and World History. Our faculty consists of some of Lakehead University’s leading researchers and scholars. Students have the option of following a Thesis, Major Research PaperProject, or Course Work program.Our graduate programs aim to develop students’ skills in a wide variety of areas, centred chiefly on the development of their ability to read sophisticated historical material, their ability to research and to write reports and essays rooted in historical evidence, their ability to think independently and critically, and their ability to understand current affairs in an historical context. Our Masters provides excellent preparation for further graduate studies at the PhD level. An MA in History prepares graduates for a diverse range of job opportunities. Graduates with an MA in History are found wherever analytical, writing and organizational skills are needed.

Applicants for admission must be graduates of a recognized university, college, or institute as well as show evidence of scholarly achievement. Except where otherwise stated in the Admission Requirements of a particular program, degree students must have a four year bachelor's degree or its equivalent with at least second class standing (B) based on their last 20 half courses or equivalent.An applicant holding a degree other than one in the discipline area to which admission is sought will be considered on the basis of courses taken and academic standing. A Qualifying Year at the undergraduate level may be required to meet the admission standards. Courses taken as part of a Qualifying Year can not be used as credit towards a graduate degree.Our minimum admission requirement for international applicants is 75% or 3.0 on a 4 point Canadian scale, with an accredited university degree equivalent to a Lakehead University 4 year degree.