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    History - Master of Arts (MA)

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    Waterloo, CAMAIn-person1 year
    CA$23,088.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    53%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    CA$150.00
    App fee

    History - Master of Arts (MA) at University of Waterloo is a 1-year, in-person MA program based in Waterloo, CA. Tuition is CA$23,088.

    About the program

    Part of the Tri-University History Program with University of Guelph and Wilfrid Laurier University, offering coursework, major research paper, or thesis options. Covers historical study across various areas with access to resources from three universities.

    Focus: both
    112 (QS World University Rankings)
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Up to 3 years (PGWP)

    CA$31,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does History - Master of Arts (MA) at University of Waterloo cost?
    The total estimated tuition for History - Master of Arts (MA) at University of Waterloo is CA$23,088.
    Is History - Master of Arts (MA) at University of Waterloo online or in-person?
    History - Master of Arts (MA) at University of Waterloo is offered in-person.
    How long does History - Master of Arts (MA) at University of Waterloo take to complete?
    History - Master of Arts (MA) at University of Waterloo is structured around 1 year.
    What GPA is required for History - Master of Arts (MA) at University of Waterloo?
    Per the program's published guidance: 77% average
    How competitive is History - Master of Arts (MA) at University of Waterloo?
    History - Master of Arts (MA) at University of Waterloo reports an acceptance rate of approximately 53%.