Master of Arts in History (Course based or project-based)

Western University

The Master of Arts in History at Western is a one or two year, program that emphasizes the deep study of history and the development of research, writing, and analytical skills. Our students explore the histories of Canada, the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, as well as international, transnational, and global history.The Public History field combines traditional historical skills with experiential learning to prepare graduates to work as public historians in museums, archives, government agencies, consulting and heritage management.All MA students have access to both academic and applied course offerings, and are well-prepared to continue their education at the PhD level.Program Length3 Terms (Course based or project-based)4 Terms (Public History project-based)6 Terms (Thesis based)