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.
Featured news
Stephen Randall appointed to the Order of Canada
History Emeritus and former Dean of Social Sciences among 83 appointments announced by Governor General, Mary Simon
Welcome, Tom Horton
Mitacs research intern from the United Kingdom
Welcome, Leticia Moraes
Mitacs Globalink Intern from Brazil
War Through Cinematography
Cygnus Wiebe's PURE project examines the effects of American cinema on societal attitudes during World War II
In the media
In the News Frank Towers, Rothermere American Institute, University of Oxford
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In the News John Ferris, The Calgary Herald
'We are in Normandy:' Eight decades on, D-Day landings recalled
In the News Nancy Janovicek, Active History
Opting for “Sexual Wellbeing for All”: Community & Sex Education in Alberta, 1970s and 2024
In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science/Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
Billions In New Defence Spending -- Why and Will It Even Happen?
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Embedded Certificate in Geographic Information Science (GIS)
Learn to apply technological solutions to solve a wide range of real-world issues. All courses in this embedded certificate program integrate hands-on experience.
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Please reach us at hist@ucalgary.ca