Carleton University - Graduate Studies

History (MA)

Carleton University - Graduate Studies

Faculty:Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Degree:Master
Field of Study:History, General
Areas of Research:Canadian; American; Medieval; Early Modern and Modern European; British; Caribbean; Latin American; Atlantic World; Modern Asian; Sub-Saharan African; International; Public History; and the History of Women, Gender and Family.
Thesis Based:Yes
Course Based:Yes
Length:2 Year(s)
Careers:Historians

Description:

Our graduate programs are designed to facilitate the development of methodological and critical skills required to pursue history at a high academic level. Our faculty offers excellent opportunities for supervising work in Canadian History, Ancient and Medieval history, Early Modern history, Modern Europe, the Atlantic world (especially Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America), South East Asia, and U.S. History. From organizing the annual Underhill Graduate Student Colloquium to hosting social events sponsored by the History Graduate Students’ Association, our students are involved in every facet of academic life.

Specializations in Accessibility, African Studies, Latin American and Caribbean Studies and Digital Humanities as well as Climate Change and Data Science are also available.

Modified on September 28, 2026