Roughly half our graduate students choose to study Canadian History, and many focus on regional topics in Atlantic Canada. These subjects are facilitated by access to our associated research centres, The Atlantic Canada Studies Centre and the Gregg Centre for the Study of War and Society. UNB history graduates go on to find rewarding careers in archives, museums, cultural institutions, public service, the private sector, and in tenured faculty positions at universities. Currently, the History Department has approximately 45 MA and PhD candidates, but there are generally more than 55 active students.

MA applicants should hold an honours degree in history, or equivalent. Priority is given to those with first-class standing. Prior to applying, applicants must contact a prospective advisor to secure research supervision. All applicants are expected to submit: Résumé, Statement of research interests, Academic writing sample, Complete application form. International applicants whose first language is not English must submit language scores that meet or exceed International English language testing system (IELTS) band 7.