Master Of Arts - History (Thesis Option)

Academic Requirements

All graduate programs at the University of Regina are competitive. Students who meet the minimum criteria noted below may not be accepted as programs generally receive more applicants than they can admit. Students with the most competitive applications (e.g. higher average, more experience, etc.) are the ones offered acceptance into graduate programs.

Master’s Degree:

• A graduating average of at least 70 per cent from a four-year baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) is required for admission to all programs except for English, History, Mathematics and Statistics, and the Master of Public Administration where the required average is 75 per cent.
• Applicants with a marginally lower four-year average may be accepted if their performance in the last two complete years is significantly higher (75 per cent or more).
• Applicants must have the academic background required to undertake graduate studies in their chosen field. Applicants who fail to meet this requirement but who otherwise meet the criteria may be admitted; however, background deficiencies must be addressed by taking appropriate courses either prior to or in parallel with graduate work.

International Students:

The WES iGPA Calculator provides a grade conversion based on the most common grading scales. This information is helpful in ensuring your completed degree program meets the entry standards for U of R graduate programs. The equivalent score to 70% at the U of R is 2.67 out of 4.00 as per the WES calculator.

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

For international students, it is important to ensure that all post-secondary transcripts and degree certificates are provided through the WES ICAP course-by-course evaluation.

For any clarification and support regarding the Academic Requirements, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

The following will be accepted as satisfactory evidence of English Language Proficiency (ELP):

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
  • Internet Based: Overall 83; Reading: 20; Listening: 20; Speaking: 20; Writing: 20
• IELTS - Academic
  • Overall Band score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
  • Overall score of 59; No area with less than 59
• CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment)
  • Minimum score of 60
• MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery)
  • Minimum score of 85
• CELT (Comprehensive English Language Test)
  • Minimum score of 60
• Duolingo online English test
  • Taken up to June 30, 2024: Overall score: 120; Literacy: 105; Comprehension: 105; Conversation: 105; Production: 90
  • Taken on July 1, 2024 and onward: Overall score: 120; Literacy: 105; Comprehension: 100; Conversation: 115; Production: 115
• Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)/C1
  • Overall score of 180; Subscores: Reading: 169; Use of English: 169; Writing: 169; Listening: 169; Speaking: 169
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)/C2
  • Overall score of 180; Subscores: Reading: 169; Use of English: 169; Writing: 169; Listening: 169; Speaking: 169

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.