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 Fall 2025!

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PhD Candidate Ryan Sun Sheds Light on Hong Kong’s Overlooked Holocaust History

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Congratulations, UBC History Class of Spring 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.

Master’s program

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PhD program

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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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News

Honours Student and Alumna Kayla Wilford Discusses Re-Centering Women in Kabuki Performance Art

February 11, 2026

Honours Student and Alumnus Patrick Wen Rui Leong Discusses Coded Racism and Community Resistance in the Anti-W5 Movement

February 11, 2026

Honours Student and Alumna Emily Mann Reflects Back on White Liberals and the Early Years of South African Democracy

February 2, 2026

Events

Global Premodern Research Cluster 2025-2026 Colloquium Series

November 4, 2025 - March 10, 2026

Green College | Living Archives: Legacy, History, and Creation

January 21, 2026 - April 1, 2026

2025/2026 Tower Talks: UBC History Colloquium Series, Term 2

February 26, 2026 - April 2, 2026