The Saint Mary's History Department has particular strengths in Atlantic Canada and Quebec, East Asia, the Americas, Britain, and Europe from the16th through to the 20th century. The one-year MA Program in History is small and collegial and is offered to both full and part-time students. Enrollments are limited, allowing faculty members to devote time and energy to fostering the research skills of each masters’ student Generous fellowships are available. Opportunities also exist for working as teaching assistants.