Public History (Taught) 16 months Postgraduate Program By University of Victoria (UVic) |Top Universities
Program Duration

16 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

HistoryMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Our 16-month MA in Public History trains students to communicate the rich stories from the past to the widest possible audience. Public historians are skilled researchers and creative professional communicators who work for archives, museums, First Nations, historic parks, tourism agencies, art galleries, universities and government, conveying history via digital and traditional media. As students work alongside faculty to carry history to public audiences, they’ll learn its purpose, importance, and meaning. The university aims to deliver a high quality learning environment that embeds intellectual curiosity, innovation and best practice in learning, teaching and student support to enable students to achieve their full academic potential.

Program overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Our 16-month MA in Public History trains students to communicate the rich stories from the past to the widest possible audience. Public historians are skilled researchers and creative professional communicators who work for archives, museums, First Nations, historic parks, tourism agencies, art galleries, universities and government, conveying history via digital and traditional media. As students work alongside faculty to carry history to public audiences, they’ll learn its purpose, importance, and meaning. The university aims to deliver a high quality learning environment that embeds intellectual curiosity, innovation and best practice in learning, teaching and student support to enable students to achieve their full academic potential.

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