History
Understand where we came from - analytical research and writing skills that transfer to any field.
History trains students to research, synthesise, and argue persuasively using primary and secondary sources. The analytical writing skills transfer well to law, policy, journalism, and graduate research. Canadian history programs have strong archives and research infrastructure.
Admission Average
high 70s to high 80s (Tier 3 (<85%))
Typical High School Prerequisites
- English
- One additional U/M course
- History (recommended)
Skills You'll Build
- Primary Source Analysis
- Archival Research
- Constructing Arguments from Evidence
- Long-Form Writing
- Contextual Thinking
Program Facts
- Typical length: 4 years
- Co-op available: No
- Graduate school: Not typically required
- Demand outlook: Stable Growth
Top Universities
- University of Toronto – Toronto, ON
- Queen's University – Kingston, ON
- McGill University – Montreal, QC
- University of British Columbia – Vancouver, BC
- Dalhousie University – Halifax, NS
Careers This Major Leads To
- Lawyer – Entry $70,000
- Professor / Academic – Entry $80,000
- Policy Analyst / Public Servant – Entry $65,000
- Diplomat / Foreign Service Officer – Entry $75,000