History

If you enjoy discovering how previous generations made decisions about great issues of their time, then history is for you. History student study the many different nations, peoples and cultures of the past from political, economic, social, cultural, and gender perspectives. A history degree will help you understand how civilizations have evolved and developed, and why we have the societies we do today.

Sample Courses

• Issues in World History
• Canada From Confederation to World War I
• The Powerful versus the Poor: The Evolution of Modern Britain
• Modern Dragons: Revolutionary China and Japan
• Gender and the Body in Early Modern Europe
• Women in Canadian History

Careers

History graduates find careers in teaching, law, government and non-profit sector, cultural institutions, banking, and foreign service. A History degree is the basis for  an excellent liberal arts education and it will open doors to an exciting and fulfilling career.