Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
- Part-time: 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Jan 2027
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Victoria, Canada
Disciplines
History
Overview
History courses at the University of Victoria, British Columbia are divided into geographical and topical. Geographical courses are designed to cover major historiographical issues over a broad chronological period, within the various geographical areas: Canadian, British, American, European and Asian.
Learning outcomes
Topical courses examine secondary literature on a significant topical theme such as social, military, intellectual/cultural, gender/women's, First Nations, religious, world or business history and cover various geographical areas and chronological periods.
They relate to the particular themes that the student will pursue in his/her Ph.D. dissertation. The courses taken help to prepare students for the comprehensive written and oral examinations.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Historiography
- Geographical or Topical Field Courses
- Independent Study Course
- Comprehensive Exams
- Dissertation Proposal
- Dissertation
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- In addition to reference letters and transcripts required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, students must submit a letter of intent outlining their particular area of interest within the field of History and their proposed dissertation topic (see below for information about the letter of intent). This document will assist the department in determining whether or not it can provide appropriate supervision.
- If a student's research program requires reading knowledge of a language other than English, individual supervisors may require proof of competency in that language in order for the candidate to be considered for admission to the doctoral program.
- Students whose first language or language of instruction is not English will need to demonstrate a high level of competency in English.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 5,650 AUD / year ≈ 5,602 CAD / year
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 4,480 AUD / year ≈ 4,442 CAD / year
Living costs
Victoria, Canada: 1,503–2,110 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for History.
- Albert Hung Chao Hong Scholarships
- The Martlet Chapter IODE Graduate Scholarship for Women
- John and Myrtle Tilley Graduate Scholarship
- Donald Wagg Graduate Scholarships
- Melva J. Hanson Graduate Scholarship
- Jarmila Vlasta Von Drak Thouvenelle Co-op Scholarships
- Jarmila Vlasta Von Drak Thouvenelle Graduate Scholarship
- Neena Chappell Scholarship
- Robert W. Ford Graduate Scholarships
- Olivine Stephenson Graduate Scholarship
- Hutchinson Graduate Scholarship
- Otto and Joan Bekius Scholarship
- Dave Barrett Scholarship
- Victoria Historical Society Scholarship
- Roy E.L. Watson Graduate Scholarship
- John Boom Graduate Scholarship
- The M.A. and D.E. Breckenridge Graduate Awards
- Ray De Girolamo Graduate Scholarship
- Dr. David Chuenyan Lai Scholarship
- Ord and Linda Anderson Interdisciplinary Graduate Scholarship
- Winnifred E. Lonsdale Scholarship
- Leon J. Ladner B.C. History Scholarship
- Herbert Bertram Falkenstein Graduate Scholarship in Humanities
- The 1990 Learned Societies Scholarship
- Tsi'Tsu'Wu'Tul Award
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program
- DFL Scholarship Program
- ACES Scholarships
- ServiceScape Scholarship
- Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program
- International Peace Scholarship Fund
- Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
- Monthly Scholarship Series
- Niara Scholarships
- P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
- Amberscholar Scholarship
- Organization of American States Academic Scholarships Program
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship
- Dream Chaser Scholarship
- Traditional Fulbright Canada Student Awards
- Scholarship for students with disabilities
- Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP)
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
- CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholarship
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme