PhD in History

About this programme

Planned outage: Beginning Nov. 1, you will not be able to access the USask admission application and event registration system for up to six days. Learn more . Designed for scholars eager to investigate the past with depth and rigour, the History graduate programs at the University of Saskatchewan offer thesis‑based M.A. and Ph.D. pathways. Students pursue original research across various signature areas while working closely with a strong community of faculty and peers. Graduates leave ready to contribute to academia, public institutions, and a wide range of professional fields. Pursue meaningful historical research in a department known for intellectual range and scholarly impact. Join a program where rigorous training and distinctive research opportunities support ambitious questions and enduring contributions. The Department of History has thesis-based M.A. and Ph.D. programs. We specialize in eight signature research areas, but can accommodate a wide range of topics. Graduate students in our department have access to opportunities found nowhere else in the world. We boast a Collaboratorium, Digital History and HGIS Lab, and embedded support structures for community engaged research. Before applying, you must have approval from a faculty supervisor , as admission is not possible without one in place. Contact a faculty member whose research aligns with your interests and share your academic background and research goals. If they are accepting students, they will instruct you to begin a formal application.