HISTORY (MA)
The Master of Arts in History is a Joint Master’s Program (JMP) offered by the History Departments of The University of Winnipeg and the University of Manitoba. The program prepares students to undertake independent research and place their findings within their historical context.
Students in the program choose one of four streams: a major research paper MA (one year), a course MA (one year), a thesis MA (two years), or an Archival Studies MA (two years). Specialized work is offered in many areas of historical study: Indigenous North America, Canada, Asia, Africa, Medieval and Early Modern Europe, Modern Europe, the United States, Latin America, the History of Science and Medicine, and Archival Studies.
Students completing the History JMP will receive a joint parchment, and may choose to participate in convocation at either of the two universities.
Admission Requirements
For admission into any stream, the candidate must hold a BA Honours degree or equivalent in History with at least a ‘B’ or second class standing. Students who lack this qualification, but have an acceptable general degree with a History major (and grade point average of 3.0 in their History courses) are generally admitted to the Pre-Master’s Program
How to Apply
Students apply for this joint program through the University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies. Visit https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/graduate-student-admissions for application information.
Deadline for application is January 15 for enrolment in September.
Funding
Qualified applicants to the History JMP are automatically considered for the Winnipeg Foundation Fellowship in Canadian or Indigenous History ($17,500), the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship ($14,000), The Faculty of Arts Graduate Award ($14,000), the Dr. James Burns Entrance Scholarships ($14,000 or $8,000), and the University of Winnipeg History Graduate Entrance Scholarship ($5,000). There are more than 20 other scholarships awarded annually, valued between $2,000 and $7,500 each. Most of these scholarships support students researching in the areas of Canadian or Indigenous history.
Program Contacts
Dr. Janis Thiessen
phone: 204.786.9947
email: ja.thiessen@uwinnipeg.ca
In any case where The University of Winnipeg Academic Calendar and this webpage differ, the current Calendar takes precedence.
Program Contacts
Dr. Janis Thiessen
phone: 204.786.9947
email: ja.thiessen@uwinnipeg.ca
website: uwinnipeg.ca/graduate-studies/graduate-programs/joint-master-of-arts-in-history.html
In any case where The University of Winnipeg Academic Calendar and this fact sheet differ, the current Calendar takes precedence.
Last Updated: 07/01/2025
Last Updated: 07/01/2025