Graduate Studies in History - Western University

Graduate Studies in History - Western University Graduate degrees in history have been granted at Western for more than a century. We invite you to become part of this proud tradition. and M.A.

The department enjoys an excellent reputation both nationally and internationally, and is ranked among the top one hundred history departments in the world. Our faculty is large, diverse, and distinguished. Our course offerings are rich and varied in both geographic focus and methodological approach. We have deep strengths in Canadian history, the history of international relations and conflict, e

nvironmental history, and public history, with courses and eminent scholars in many other areas as well. And we are a recognized leader in the new digital history and digital humanities. We invite applicants for our Ph.D. programs to visit Western, tour the library and the Department's fantastic facilities, and meet possible supervisors and current graduate students.

Look at where our MA Public History students are completing their summer internships!
05/26/2026

Look at where our MA Public History students are completing their summer internships!

05/21/2026
Our public history project with the City and the London & Middlesex Historical Society is in today's Western News:
04/13/2026

Our public history project with the City and the London & Middlesex Historical Society is in today's Western News:

Through Forest City Facts, Western’s MA public history field is helping to uncover stories that have shaped - and continue to shape – the city.

Join PhD candidate, Khrystyna Nyshchei as she speaks on the untold story of Korea's royal legacy in the 20th century - t...
04/08/2026

Join PhD candidate, Khrystyna Nyshchei as she speaks on the untold story of Korea's royal legacy in the 20th century - the final chapter of the Joseon Dynasty - through the life of Prince Yi Ku, grandson of Emperor Gojong, and his Ukrainian wife, Julia Mullock. This story is about the class of tradition & modernity for Korea's last royal family and the balancing of duty, identity and love across continents. April 9th - 4:00pm - Lawson Hall 1218. All are welcome!

MA candidate, Apeksha Pawanikar is featured in this article about her research on how modern border systems reflect ongo...
04/07/2026

MA candidate, Apeksha Pawanikar is featured in this article about her research on how modern border systems reflect ongoing global inequalities shaped by colonial legacies in “Imparting Injustice: A Discourse on Colonial Hangover of Distorted Realities.”

07 Apr King's students bring original research to international borders conference Current and former King’s students continued to take their learning beyond the classroom by presenting their original research at the Comparative Borders conference, an international gathering of undergraduate and g...

Congratulations to Dr. David Blocker, graduate of our PhD program, on his upcoming publication. "The New Left in Canadi...
03/27/2026

Congratulations to Dr. David Blocker, graduate of our PhD program, on his upcoming publication. "The New Left in Canadian Politics: The Waffle Movement and the NDP, 1965–75"

The New Left in Canadian Politics - The Waffle Movement and the NDP, 1965–75; The New Left in Canadian Politics tells the compelling story of the Waffle movement, which challenged the New Democratic Party from within by engaging with the social movements of the New Left.

The History Department has been very fortunate to have fabulous Postdoctoral Fellows over the years. This photo features...
03/27/2026

The History Department has been very fortunate to have fabulous Postdoctoral Fellows over the years. This photo features, Dr. Tadek Wojtych, Dr. Katelyn Stieva and Dr. Eric Story.

Photo credit: Prof. Marta Dyczok

Join us on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 12:30pm (EST) for our final McCaffrey Seminar Series for the academic year! PhD ca...
03/24/2026

Join us on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 12:30pm (EST) for our final McCaffrey Seminar Series for the academic year! PhD candidate, Jennifer Baker will be speaking on, "Negotiating Belonging" RSVP to [email protected] for the zoom link.

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