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Discover current job opportunities within the Department of History. Current opportunities Sessional Opportunities The Department of History invites applications for sessional instructors throughout the year. Stay tuned for announcements on the next available positions. Teaching Assistant Opportunities The Department of History invites applications for teaching assistants throughout the year. Stay tuned for announcements on the […]

The UBC Department of History has a long tradition of influential teaching and scholarship. Below you will find some of the professors who once walked the halls of Buchanan Tower. If you would like recommend additions to the list, please contact us. 

As UBC History Alumni, you have a longstanding record of individual achievements and collective success. Since 1915, our Department’s alumni have made a mark for themselves around the world. Get Involved The Department of History invites alumni and friends to support thinking that can change the world. At UBC, we generate ideas that improve and […]

Now & Then is the official newsletter of the UBC Department of History. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members are all welcome and encouraged to subscribe for the latest updates, news, events and publications from our department. Subscribe to Now & Then Past Issues

Most of the financial support for both MA and PhD students in the department is in the form of external awards, teaching assistantships, Four Year Fellowships (university-wide awards) and Graduate Support Initiative Awards. The department works to combine these resources in order to offer students competitive funding packages. PhD students who are admitted to the […]

Prospective Students: If you have questions as to whether the graduate program can provide a good fit with your academic interests and goals, please feel free to contact the history graduate advisor. For any questions about the application process, please contact the history graduate programme assistant. Current Students: Students in a history graduate program are […]

Students interested in the Department of History graduate programs must meet the minimum admission requirements and follow the application procedures below. Please keep in mind that successful applicants typically have qualifications higher than the minimum listed. Each year we receive many more applications than we can accept. Application Deadline The deadlines for applicants to submit […]

The PhD program in the Department of History is designed to take five years to complete. It requires full-time academic residency until the attainment of candidacy. PhD Program Overview Students in the PhD program complete their coursework in their first year; take their comprehensive exams, defend their prospectus, and advance to candidacy in their second […]

The Master’s (MA) program in the Department of History is a 24-month program and requires full-time residential study. The history master’s program includes regional and thematic courses, methods and historiography, and a research seminar, culminating in the writing of thesis. Program Requirements – MA Degree   Conference Travel Funding Graduate students are now eligible to […]

Make the most of the financial resources available to you as a UBC student. Essays and Competitions Scholarships and Prizes For further inquiries on funding opportunities, please contact your student services and your Enrollment Services Advisor.