Overview

Both MA and PhD study in History at Simon Fraser University offers students unparalleled individual attention.

Students receive the hands-on guidance of supervisors, participate in small seminars where they engage in lively critical discussions with peers, and attend specially-designed training sessions to assist in grant-writing, conference presentation, and teaching.

Features

Our graduate degrees prepare students for academic and professional careers in government, museums, media, the law, and the private sector.

Our students excel is prestigious doctoral and post-doctoral programs in Canada, the United States and Great Britain.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Byzantine Greece;

Canadian History;

Colonialism and Postcolonialism;

Early Modern Europe;

Environment;

Gender and Sexuality;

Indigenous Histories.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-06 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Application deadline: January 15th

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

93

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Duolingo English Test

130

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Burnaby, Canada

Disciplines

History View 22 other PhDs in History in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

93

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130

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Other requirements

General requirements

A sample of your written work (in English), preferably a senior paper or Master's thesis.

Copy of your CV

Unofficial transcripts for all post-secondary institutions you have attended.

Official transcripts only need to be submitted after an offer of admission has been made. This page contains the relevant instructions. Please read them carefully.

Three academic references. Reference letters in a language other than English must be submitted with an official English translation.

Official copy of your TOEFL or IELTS results.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

4132 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2066 CAD per semester during 72 months.
National

4132 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2066 CAD per semester during 72 months.

Living costs for Burnaby

1600 - 2700 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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