Bachelor of Arts in History 48 months Undergraduate Programme By Carleton University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Program Details

Explore the rich tapestry of the past through innovative and creative approaches – uncovering the events, ideas, and movements that shaped the world we live in today. Dive into topics such as politics, war, revolution, sports, gender, sexuality, and culture, while gaining insight into how these forces have influenced modern life.  The Public History concentration gives you the opportunity to develop practical, hands-on skills in the field, examining how history is woven into our everyday experiences—from films and games to music, museums, and the stories passed down through generations.

Our classes foster debate and discussion. We encourage our new students to enroll in a first-year seminar, whose small size and thematic focus provide a friendly environment where students get to know peers and professors and learn the fundamentals of studying History at the university level.

Capital Advantage

There is no better place to study history than our nation’s capital Ottawa hosts more research repositories and museums than any other city in Canada. History courses encourage student research which draws on the rich array of materials accessible from the libraries and archives in the national capital and the Public History concentration gets students behind the scenes of galleries, museums and heritage organizations. Carleton History students benefit from the more than twenty-five years of concerted network building between our department and Ottawa’s heritage community.

Work Experience

Students have the opportunity to participate in Co-op job placements and practicum internships, allowing them to  transfer the learning and skills acquired in the History program to the workplace. Through co-op and practicums, students gain work experience, develop professional expertise and make valuable connections with future employers

In recent years, our students have been archival assistants at Library and Archives Canada, helped to declassify and make accessible WWII service records from the Department of Defence, been a part of the heritage restoration of Parliament Hill’s Centre Block building and managed archives for the city of Ottawa. Let us help you get your foot in the door!

Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Program Details

Explore the rich tapestry of the past through innovative and creative approaches – uncovering the events, ideas, and movements that shaped the world we live in today. Dive into topics such as politics, war, revolution, sports, gender, sexuality, and culture, while gaining insight into how these forces have influenced modern life.  The Public History concentration gives you the opportunity to develop practical, hands-on skills in the field, examining how history is woven into our everyday experiences—from films and games to music, museums, and the stories passed down through generations.

Our classes foster debate and discussion. We encourage our new students to enroll in a first-year seminar, whose small size and thematic focus provide a friendly environment where students get to know peers and professors and learn the fundamentals of studying History at the university level.

Capital Advantage

There is no better place to study history than our nation’s capital Ottawa hosts more research repositories and museums than any other city in Canada. History courses encourage student research which draws on the rich array of materials accessible from the libraries and archives in the national capital and the Public History concentration gets students behind the scenes of galleries, museums and heritage organizations. Carleton History students benefit from the more than twenty-five years of concerted network building between our department and Ottawa’s heritage community.

Work Experience

Students have the opportunity to participate in Co-op job placements and practicum internships, allowing them to  transfer the learning and skills acquired in the History program to the workplace. Through co-op and practicums, students gain work experience, develop professional expertise and make valuable connections with future employers

In recent years, our students have been archival assistants at Library and Archives Canada, helped to declassify and make accessible WWII service records from the Department of Defence, been a part of the heritage restoration of Parliament Hill’s Centre Block building and managed archives for the city of Ottawa. Let us help you get your foot in the door!

Admission Requirements

120+
55+
4.5+
28+
6.5+

4 Years

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