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Bachelor of History

Western University

  • London, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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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: 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

  • Secondary school diploma from outside Canada in a recognised curriculum (for example GCE A-Levels
  • International Baccalaureate
  • US high school with AP
  • Or the national curricula listed by country) with the courses the program requires
  • Or transfer from a college or university
  • Admission average as set by each faculty (guidelines range from low 80s to low 90s on Ontario averages) plus English proficiency evidence
  • Some programs add a profile
  • Audition
  • Portfolio or the Casper test.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma outside Canada in a recognised curriculum (e.g. GCE A-Levels, International Baccalaureate, US high school with AP, Or national curricula listed by country) with the required courses for the program, Or transfer from college/university, Admission average and supplementary forms (profile, Audition, Portfolio) as required by the program

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Cambridge 176
  • Duolingo 115

Documents you’ll need

  • Secondary school academic transcripts
  • Any additional supporting documents listed in the Western Student Center

How to apply

  1. Check program requirements and the 15 January 2027 OUAC deadline for equal consideration. Apply on the OUAC (Ontario Universities' Application Centre): 159 CAD for three program choices
  2. 51 CAD for each extra choice. Applicants outside Ontario high schools (Group B) pay a 125 CAD supplemental evaluation fee and send grades and documents through Student Center; list every course taken. Complete any supplementary application
  3. portfolio or audition the program asks for. Accept the offer on the OUAC and send final official transcripts to meet any admission conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year$48,913 CAD
Application fee$159 CAD
Deposit$72,361 CAD

Program details

CampusLondon (main campus)
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Social Science
DepartmentDepartment of History
Teaching languageEnglish
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jan 2027

    63 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.