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
UCalgary History Grads win at the annual FGS Images of Research Competition
Marice McIntyre and Hannah Wygeria received top awards for capturing images showcasing their research
New lecture series commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Event fosters reflection and dialogue within the UCalgary community
“Joe Clark, The Prime Minister from High River”
Dr. Matthew Hayday speaks in the relaunched History Matters public lecture series
In the media
In the News David J. Bercuson, History/Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in The Calgary Herald
Would Trump invade Canada? It's not as easy as you might think
In the News David J. Bercuson, History/Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in Ottawa Citizen
Liberals court national disaster with talk of energy export ban
In the News Amelia Kiddle, History, in Global News
Canadian in Cuba urging others to stay home
In the News Amelia Kiddle, Global News
Canadian in Cuba urging others to stay home

Confluence of Transnational Buddhism and Buddhist Studies
Learn Leslie Kawamura’s role in fostering transnational networks and navigating global currents in Buddhism and its study.
Feb. 27, 3 p.m.
Social Science 527
Connect with us
Please reach us at hist@ucalgary.ca