History Mount Royal University

Overview

The History programme at Mount Royal University offers a comprehensive exploration of the past to help students understand the complex stories that shape our modern world. Students enrolled in this degree develop advanced historical research, writing, and critical thinking skills through a flexible and diverse curriculum.

Learners engage with a wide variety of global topics, ranging from Islamic civilisation to Indigenous resistance and resilience. The degree is designed to be experiential, offering opportunities for original archival research, film analysis, and community service learning that connects academic theory to real-world historical issues.

The curriculum is structured to provide both foundational knowledge and specialised expertise.

Why History at Mount Royal University?

Mount Royal University is a student-first undergraduate institution known for its small class sizes and approachable, supportive professors. The institution provides a respectful learning environment where faculty members treat students as equals, fostering a unique atmosphere for academic growth and personal development.

The university offers distinctive teaching features such as field schools, including the Treaty 7 Field Course, which allows students to study the history of the People of the Plains on-site. Facilities and partnerships support original research, enabling students to access archives and engage in scholarly inquiry that prepares them for professional success.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 25604 per year
• National fee: CAD 9200 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

Year 1

• History
• Why History Matters
• Islamic Civilization
• America to 1865
• Modern Canada, 1867 to Present

Years 2-4

• History of the People of the Plains: Treaty 7 Field Course
• Modern Middle East: 1800-Present
• Film and History
• Witch Trials in Early Modern Societies
• Resistance and Resilience: Indigenous Peoples and Colonialism in Context
• The Holocaust

Careers with History

Graduates of the programme are well-equipped for diverse professional paths due to their strong communication and analytical abilities. Many alumni pursue rewarding careers as historians, researchers, or public service professionals within various government and non-profit organisations.

The degree also serves as a gateway to roles in the heritage sector, including positions as museum professionals and heritage resource managers. Other common destinations for graduates include journalism, information management, and documentary filmmaking, as well as further postgraduate studies in law or education.