PhD of History
- Victoria, Canada
- 5 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A one-year research master's in History completed through an independent supervised thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate concepts and methods in History in Research Master to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in historical analysis
- Primary sources and interpretation. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Museum Assistant
- Heritage Coordinator
- Research Assistant
Curriculum
- Independent research project in History guided by a supervisor
- Supported by research training and regular supervisory meetings
- And completed with a thesis for examination. Students join the school's research community and its research training and events.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution
- Or exceptionally a bachelor degree with the equivalent of an A- average in the last two years
- Plus programme-specific requirements
- English proficiency by test unless exempt.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no section below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new scale for tests after 2026-01-21 (no section below 4.0
- PTE Academic 90 with no section below 20 for earlier tests)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 65 (no skill below 60)
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $8,814 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $187 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Victoria Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Humanities |
| Department | Department of History |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Standard,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 5 years.
Tuition is $8,814 CAD per year. The application fee is $187 CAD. The estimated living cost is $25,080 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no section below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new scale for tests after 2026-01-21 (no section below 4.0, PTE Academic 90 with no section below 20 for earlier tests), Cambridge PTE Academic 65 (no skill below 60), IELTS 6.5.
Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.

