History

History is the study of past human activity – social, cultural, economic, political, intellectual, military, and anything else you can think of. The range of historical study is limited only by the documents, artifacts, and oral histories that have survived.

Areas of Study

History
(Honours Specialization, Specialization, Major, Minor)

International Relations
(Honours Specialization)

American Cultural Studies
(Honours Specialization)

Jewish Studies
(Major, Minor)

Middle East Studies
(Major)

American Studies
(Major, Minor)

Public History
(Minor)

Prepare for your future career

Through the development of critical thinking and communication skills, a degree in history can prepare students for a career in international development, media, social services, non-profits, education, Foreign Service, government and more

First-Year Courses

Modern Europe, 1715 to the Present: Conflict and Transformation
Survey of East Asian History
Introduction to the History of Business and Commerce
Science, Technology and Global History
Wars that Changed the World

Sample Upper-Year Course

Greed is Good: The History of Modern Capitalism
History at the Movies
Killing Fields: Genocide in Modern History
Plague, Pox, and Flu: Disease in Global History
Political Protest in Canadian History

Student Stories

Tom Van Dewark studied History during his undergraduate years and Public History for his graduate degree.

Tom currently works as the Director of Western Operations for ‘Know History’, where he recruits other staff. “It’s safe to say that the consistency we’ve seen with Western graduates is very high,” said Van Dewark. “You will get people that are ready to be in the job market. And their expectations are more closely aligned for the professional world than you may see from other students.”.

Read Tom Van Dewark's Story