Bachelor of Arts - History

For a general discussion of the B.A. program, click here.

History is the analysis of the human past. Courses are offered in three main areas: Canadian, European and British. RDC special interests include Western Canadian history, British Empire and Commonwealth, Modern British social history and Modern Europe. First year courses include Classics, Medieval, Early Modern World, and Modern World.

Note: While there are no prerequisites for second year History courses, students are encouraged to learn the fundamentals of historical writing and research in first year courses.

The below schedule is a general pattern that transfers to the University of Alberta, the University of Calgary, and the University of Lethbridge. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.

Suggested Year 1 Pattern

• ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits)
• Any 2 of HIST 207, HIST 208, HIST 209, CLAS 209 (6 credits)
• Science requirement (3 credits)
• Options (15 credits)

Suggested Year 2 Pattern

Refer to Academic Advising Planning Guides.

Visit the Bachelor of Arts page for full admission requirements.

• Advertising
• Government and Civil Service
• Research
• Administration
• Law Enforcement and Corrections
• Public Relations
• Management
• Radio and Television
• Recreation
• Journalism
• Urban Planning
• Publishing & Printing
• Armed Forces
• Writing
• Consulting
• Museum
• Archivist

Graduates may also go on to professional studies (for example in fields such as law, business, education, etc.) or may continue to graduate studies (for a Master's or Doctoral program) in History.

B.A. graduates generally have superior skills in conceptual analysis, evaluation and critical reasoning, leadership motivation, and interpersonal and communication skills.