- 2 years at RDP - 2 years at most universities
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. RDP 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
Suggested Year 2 Pattern
Refer to Academic Advising Planning Guides.
RDP offers the first two years of these degree programs:
For the most current university program and transfer information, see the Planning Guides.
Visit the Bachelor of Arts page for transfer features.
Visit the Bachelor of Arts page for full admission requirements.
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.