Is It for You?

Understanding the past allows us to explore the diversity and complexity of the human experience. In this program, you’ll study historical debates and engage with documents, artifacts, stories and digital media from ancient societies up to the 21st century. Experiential learning opportunities include museum and curatorial courses and practicums, work placements and international exchange programs. Participation and membership in the Ryerson History Society will also encourage community building and development of leadership skills that allow you to shape the future.

This is one of 10 bachelor of arts programs that share a one-year foundation.

Double major options available after first year: History and Criminology, History and English, History and Philosophy, History and Politics and Governance, or History and Sociology.

After Graduation

With a foundation in historical methods, critical thinking and communication skills, you are prepared to apply insights into social and cultural practices: museums, historic sites, libraries; creative industries, business, government and non-profits; public relations, national defence; research, policy and development in media, film, law and heritage. You may work as a conservator, curator, archivist, exhibition designer, librarian, writer, journalist, rights and reproductions assistant, researcher, policy analyst, community engagement coordinator, business consultant, international relations officer or development associate. You may choose to pursue teachers’ college or graduate studies in history, law, teaching, global studies, information management or museum and archival studies.

Sample Courses

• Critical Thinking
• Academic Writing and Research
• Ten Days That Shook The World
• Inventing Popular Culture
• Technology, Warfare and Social Change
• Colonization, Colonialism and Independence
• Canada to 1885: Creating a Nation