Bachelor of Arts in History

About this programme

History combines the excitement of exploration and discovery with the reward of successfully confronting and making sense of complex and challenging problems. This program is excellent preparation for graduate studies in history as well as careers in fields like teaching, law, museum or archival studies, international affairs, journalism and public administration. The major in History equips you with the skills needed to uncover and analyze the events, processes and ideas which shape the past and to appreciate how an understanding of the past helps inform the present and the future. Through the study of change and continuity over time and place, you will acquire an ability to look at the past from different angles and perspectives and employ a variety of analytical tools and methods in interpreting human affairs and institutions. Graduates from the Degree Program History program will develop strong skills in the following aspects: Adopt clear and persuasive speaking and writing, the formulation and defence of an informed opinion and adaptation to new cultural settings. Learn how to find and select good sources of information; attention to detail, evaluate ideas and opinions, analyze complex systems and understand how history has shaped people and their environments. Discover critical thinking, evidence-based decision-making, logical reasoning and the flexibility to examine a topic from multiple perspectives. Learn to complete complex tasks independently, work as a team and develop leadership skills.