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
Mexican–Colombian Cultural Diplomacy in the 1930s and the Political Uses of the Past
New publication by Amelia Kiddle
Beau Cleland awarded the Wiley Silver Prize
Beau Cleland's latest book has been honoured by the University of Mississippi's Centre for Civil War Research
Comparing Canadian and Mexican history
Fulbright Scholar brings new perspective on North American nation‑building to UCalgary
In the media
In the News David Bercuson, History, in the National Post
David Bercuson: Time for Carney to give up trying to send Trump a message over F-35s
In the News David Bercuson, History, in the National Post
David Bercuson: The simple truth behind the 'Nakba'
In the News Sarath Pillai, History, Verfassungsblog
Federalism Against Democracy
Faculty of Arts psychology professor leads global study on childhood adversity
Dr. Sheri Madigan, PhD, professor in the Department of Psychology, co-led an international study examining adverse childhood experiences across 102 countries. Published in The Lancet Public Health, the research highlights the lasting impacts childhood adversity can have on health and well-being.
Connect with us
Please reach us at hist@ucalgary.ca