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
Dr. Stephen James Randall named to the Order of Canada
Professor Emeritus of the Department of History and former Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences is among the 83 recipients of this year's Order of Canada
History students present research at Canadian Historical Association
Two UCalgary History students were among the presenters at the Canadian Historical Association's annual general meeting, June 17-19, 2024.
Welcome, Tom Horton
Mitacs research intern from the United Kingdom
In the media
In the News Frank Towers, History, Rothermere American Institute, University of Oxford
Rigged! Anxiety about Election Integrity in America
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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Mental Health Services for students
Seeking mental health support and improving your understanding of mental health can have a positive impact on your wellbeing. Book a one-at-a-time appointment with the embedded counsellor in the Faculty of Arts.
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Connect with us
Please reach us at hist@ucalgary.ca