Overview

History students at the University of Calgary learn valuable skills in argumentative writing, critical thinking, public speaking, and grant proposal writing. Typically, students base their doctoral research in archival work within Canada and abroad.

Students will complete a dissertation that contributes meaningfully to their chosen fields as they gain experience in teaching at an undergraduate level, present at conferences, and prepare research for publication.

Outcomes

Academic teaching and research, research consulting, public history, education, professional writing and editing, journalism, civil service and diplomacy. A PhD in History is usually considered a final degree.

Programme Structure

Completing this program:

Core Courses: Reading courses in primary and secondary areas of study.
Additional Courses: Elective graduate seminars (may include one course from another department). Must include Historiography and the Theories of History if not completed in the MA program.
Language: Students demonstrate reading knowledge of a second language relevant to the student's research prior to the candidacy examination.
Candidacy: Students will complete both oral and written candidacy exams in primary and secondary areas.
Thesis: Students will be required to submit and defend an original research thesis.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

TOEFL^® IBT

86

Credits

12 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History View 28 other PhDs in History in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

3.7

English requirements

PTE Academic

59

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Other requirements

General requirements

GPA

A minimum of 3.7 GPA on a four-point scale (or equivalent), in history courses taken at the graduate level.

Minimum education

Masters degree in history (or related) and a four-year undergraduate degree with honours or a major in history.

Work samples

A sample of written work, normally a master’s thesis chapter or a major research paper completed at the master’s level.

Documents

A detailed statement of research interest.

Reference letters

Two

Tuition Fee

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International

5604 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2802 CAD per semester during 48 months.
National

2402 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1201 CAD per semester during 48 months.

fees per term

Living costs for Calgary

1247 - 1953 CAD /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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