The Department of History
Why study history?
The world around us right now is the product of history.
Tracing the turning points and individual actions that built the present helps make sense of the world around us and points to ways that we can make a difference in the future.
History students develop practical, marketable skills that transfer into a wide range of workplaces.
Our classes focus on how to:
- find and make sense of data ;
- apply critical thinking to that information;
- and effectively communicate an analysis to a broad audience.
Research, analysis and communication are in-demand skills.
Your history degree applies to a career in education, business, journalism, government, law and the non-profit sector.
For more information about career opportunities, see: What Can I Do with My History Degree? and our Alumni page.
Research
Our department generates cutting-edge research on a wide range of topics. Our faculty have received numerous awards for their examination of the past and for their creative insights.
Featured news
Outstanding members of UCalgary Arts honoured
Faculty awards recognize Arts community's achievements and influence
Congratulations Areej!
UCalgary MA student receives SSHRC doctoral fellowship at McGill University
Taiwan and Canada: Domestic Politics and International Relations
David Wright speaks at Carleton University about Canada’s relationship with Taiwan
History Honours Students Present Thesis Research
Four Department of History Honours students presented their research projects on April 8
Leading assessment with kindness creates a holistic approach
Dr. Cate Denial will be on campus as a keynote speaker at the UCalgary Conference on Postsecondary Learning and Teaching
In the media
In the News David J. Bercuson, History/Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in Toronto Sun
Carney 'revisiting' purchase of U.S. fighter jets: Could Canada build its own planes?
In the News Frank Stahnisch, The Gauntlet
History of Medicine Days conference showcases student excellence
In the News Amelia Kiddle, History, in The Hill
Google caught in crossfire over Gulf of America name change
In the News David J. Bercuson, History/Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in National Post
Canada must prepare for a future without the United States
The Myth of Jewish Humour
Join Dr. Roni Cohen, PhD (Goethe University), for a look at European Jewish popular culture and medieval Purim parodies in this exciting launch of the Jewish Culture Forum.
May 27, 12 p.m.
Online via Zoom
Connect with us
Please reach us at hist@ucalgary.ca