Undergraduate Program

Picture Yourself as a History Undergraduate

In our small Bachelor of Arts in History programs, faculty members who are active scholars and devoted teachers offer students individual attention and close supervision.

Our programs offer a world of opportunities. Why not put yourself in the picture?

Visit the links for details about each option:

Honours History (40 courses)

The four-year, 40-course degree program provides depth, an opportunity to synthesize a broad knowledge of the past, and training in research methods and historical theory. Students may specialize in North American or European history. Fourth-year courses emphasize small group discussion, oral presentation, extensive research projects, and familiarity with important schools of historical literature.

Honours in History and Women's Studies (40 Courses)

In this combined honours degree you will learn about women, past and present, famous and not so well known, who changed their world - and changed themselves in the process. History has been a leader in incorporating women into our study of the past and Women’s Studies broadens and deepens your historical understanding. Students examine how race, social class, religion, sexuality, and gender have shaped the lives of women and men in Canada and elsewhere.

Combined Honours Programs (40 courses)

This four-year, 40-course degree permits students to combine their study of history with another discipline to provide depth in two areas. Students have typically combined history with disciplines such as English, Political Science, Philosophy, Sociology and Anthropology.

General History (30 courses)

The three-year, 30 course degree program offers a basic grounding in the history of Europe and North America within a general university education in the liberal arts. This program provides the core courses in history and a wide range of courses from other disciplines. After fundamental courses in North American and European history, you can then choose to focus your studies on Canadian, American, British, Medieval, European or Women throughout History. The degree also includes a number of accessible arts and human science requirements.

Minor in History (6 courses)

Six history courses, only one of which may be at the 100 level, and two of which must be at the 300 level or above. Students seeking a second teachable subject area in History are advised that they must take two courses in Canadian History.

Need help? Undergraduate Counseling is available.
To make an appointment, contact Dr. Robert Nelson.