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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, our History Department newsletter, highlights UBC History news and events for students, faculty, staff, and alumni.   Past Issues

Make the most of the financial resources available to you as a UBC student. 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 […]

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.

Students in a history program are encouraged to speak with the History advisor if they have questions or concerns about their degree and course requirements. History Advising Students who wish to major in history must see the history advisor. Before meeting with the advisor, please fill out the advising form and bring a copy of […]

Diversify your studies and learn what you can do with a history degree. Get involved in the many exciting opportunities the Department of History has to offer.