History Graduate Programs | University of British Columbia

Department of History

Faculty of Arts

UBC’s Department of History offers two graduate degree programs: a Master of Arts (MA) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Working closely with faculty supervisors, our graduate students engage with cutting-edge scholarship and produce their own path-breaking research.

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Congratulations, UBC History Class of 2025!

Our sincere congratulations to the UBC History Graduating Class of May 2025! We are confident that your studies in the department and at UBC have offered you a multitude of exciting opportunities to explore your curiosity, pursue your passions, and grow as a person during your time here.

Shifts in the Shifting Tides History Conference

Professor Tina Loo, UBC History faculty and conference co-organizer, shares a reflection on the 2025 Shifting Tides, an undergraduate and graduate student conference that took place this year on January 31 – February 2, 2025.

History PhD Candidate Dane Allard wins 2024 Native American and Indigenous Studies Association’s Most Thought-Provoking Article Award

Congratulations to History PhD candidate Dane Allard for winning a 2024 NAISA Most Thought-Provoking Article Award for his article on Métis history.

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Prospective applicants must meet the minimum admission requirements and follow the application procedures.

Make informed and thoughtful decisions about your academic path with the help of our history graduate advisor.

Learn about financial resources available to History graduate students.

Academic Community

Learn about opportunities to participate and build community and improve scholarship in a supportive setting.

PhD Co-op Program

Apply your research skills to the work world. Learn about Arts Co-op.

Teaching Assistantship Opportunities

The Department of History invites applications for teaching assistants throughout the year.

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How Did We Get into this Mess? New History Course Explores Today’s Headlines in Historical Perspective

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: Drs. Effros, Miller and Thrush Reflect on 2025/2026 Courses

Meet Ciara Albrecht, Winner of the 2025 UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research

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