| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
History (BA)
Explore the past to understand the present and shape the future.
Program Type
The History program at Dalhousie University is a Bachelor's degree.
Faculty
The program is offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Location
The program is located in Halifax.
Program Start
The program starts in September and January.
Program Options
The program offers the following options:
- Honours
- Major
- Minor
Why Choose This Program?
Dal's History program transcends borders, with courses focused on specific countries and regions, as well as themes that range across time and place. The program also crosses disciplines, thanks to an award-winning faculty who are actively involved in many related programs in the university.
Admission Requirements
Minimum Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this program, students must meet the minimum academic criteria:
- Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
- Achievement of the minimum average for the program of choice
- Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course)
Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive, and meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Program-Specific Admission Requirements
- Minimum overall average: 70%
- Academic English 12
- Four additional academic subjects
Minor in History Eligibility
The minor in History is available to students registered in the following 120 credit hour programs:
- Bachelor of Applied Computer Science
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Community Design
- Bachelor of Computer Science
- Bachelor of Informatics
- Bachelor of Management
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences) program
Financial Information
A university education is a significant financial investment. Dalhousie University offers competitive tuition, a robust scholarship and bursary program, and resources and support to help students explore financial options and develop a plan that works for them.
Program Options
As a History major, students will explore the diversity of the human experience with courses in the pre-modern era, modern era, Euro-Americas, and Afro-Asias. A minor in History can complement the area of primary focus, expand knowledge, and open up future areas of study.
The following History program options are offered by Dalhousie University's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:
- Bachelor of Arts with Major in History
- Bachelor of Arts with Double Major including History
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours in History
- Bachelor of Arts with Combined Honours including History
- Minor in History
- Minor in Middle East and South Asian Studies
- Minors in a range of subjects from the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences, Management, Science, Computer Science, and the College of Sustainability
- Certificates in Heritage Studies and Art History and Visual Culture
What You Will Learn
The courses span the globe and historical periods, break down national barriers, and cross disciplines. Sample courses may include:
Year 1
- French Revolution to the Present
- Comparative Global History
- The History of the Future: How visions of the future have shaped history around the world
Year 2
- Early Medieval Europe
- War and Society since 1945
- African Nova Scotian History
- Art History and Visual Culture
Year 3
- The Holocaust
- Law and Justice in Canadian Society
- Slavery and Freedom in the Americas
- Conflict and Security in Africa
Year 4
- Museums, Archives, and Material Culture
- The American Revolution
- The Left and the Right in Canadian Politics
History is about change, and studying the past and the stories we tell about it reveals the continuing, fundamental changeability of our world, and of the many ways we perceive, adapt to, and shape change.
Careers
Historical training teaches students how to ask questions, find and analyze evidence, organize and plan, and create, write, and edit. It encourages intellectual discipline as well as creativity and imagination. Possible careers include:
- Museum Curator
- Teacher
- Journalist
- Lawyer
Future studies could include programs at the graduate level in history, public administration, or business administration. Students may also decide to pursue a professional degree in education, law, or medicine.