Explore the cause and effect of critical events throughout history such as warfare, activism, exploration, culture and science.
Historians study what people have thought, said, and done in the past. You will learn to think critically about the historical processes that shape the present.
As a history major, you will develop the knowledge needed to pursue careers in law, education, journalism, civil service, politics, museum and library archives, or post-secondary professorship.
This degree draws on almost every time period, theory and geographical space. Choose from a variety of subjects, including the record of First Nations in Canada, women in European medieval society, and history of law, or delve into religious, race and economic issues that span global borders.
Our faculty bring a mix of methodologies to their instruction鈥攜ou are encouraged to follow your personal interests in course selection and independent research. The department offers specialized courses in the history of law, crime and punishment.
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January 2025
University of Northern British Columbia
Prince George Campus,
3333 University Way,
PRINCE GEORGE,
British Columbia (BC),
V2N 4Z9, Canada
Entry requirements may vary from country to country, Students who complete their studies at an appropriate high school and/or recognized post-secondary institution will be considered for admission.
English language requirement:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 90 or higher in the internet-based test, with not less than 20 in each of the Reading, Listening, Writing or Speaking components; score of at least 230 in the computer-based test or at least 570 in the paper-based test.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic score of at least 6.5 overall, with not less than 6.0 in any of the four modules;
Duolingo English Test score of 105 or higher;
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) score of at least 80, with a minimum of 3 on the Speaking Rating Scale;
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) or the CAEL CE (Computer Edition) Assessment score of at least 70, with no subtest below 60;
A grade of B or better on Cambridge English Qualification C1 Advanced;
PTE (Pearson Test of English - Academic): overall score of 65, with not less than 60 in each of reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Deadline: September intake: March 1; January intake: June 1.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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