Dr. Andrew Burtch

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Andrew Burtch is an Adjunct Research Professor at Carleton University, specializing in Canadian military history. He serves as the Canadian War Museum’s post-1945 Historian and has played a significant role in curating major exhibitions, including the ongoing analysis of conflicts from the Cold War to the present day. Dr. Burtch has extensive experience working on both temporary and permanent exhibits focusing on themes such as the Afghanistan war, peacekeeping missions, military medicine, and the media's portrayal of war. He has also served as the Acting Director of Research at the Canadian War Museum. His notable publication, 'Give Shelter: Failure Canada’s Cold War Civil Defence,' was awarded the 2012 C.P. Stacey Award for distinguished contributions to military history. Dr. Burtch actively engages with students, co-supervising Master’s projects and leading discussions on international history at the War Museum. His research interests encompass Canadian military history, memory and commemoration, oral history, and Cold War culture.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Research Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Carleton University • Ottawa, ON, Canada

Engaged in teaching and research related to Canadian military history.

Historian

2014-04-01 — 2015-04-30

Canadian War Museum • Ottawa, ON, Canada

Responsible for post-1945 history and curration of exhibits related to conflicts.

Awards

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C.P. Stacey Award

2012-01-01
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Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation Award for Excellence

2009-01-01
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Canadian War Museum Merit Award

2009-01-01
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Canadian Museums Association Award for Outstanding Achievement

2008-01-01

Requirements for Carleton University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.