Overview

From cultural or art history, social or military history, the history of crime or political history, The History (Waterloo Campus) from Wilfrid Laurier University will focus your studies on the periods, people and places that pique your interests while preparing you for a meaningful career.

Key facts

Diverse Historical Perspectives: Specialize in areas like cultural, global, social, military history, or the history of science, law, and politics, guided by passionate professors who support your academic interests.
Advanced Fourth-Year Seminars: Engage in fourth-year seminars with just 15 students per class, offering exceptional 1:1 interaction with your professors.
Build Digital Skills: Enhance your experience with the Applied Digital option. Learn to use digital tools for research, documentary filmmaking, text publishing, and website creation, boosting your resume and expanding your skill set.
Pathway to a Law Degree: Combine your degree with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Sussex.
Pathway to Grad Studies: Gain two degrees - your BA and a Master of Arts - in six years.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Age of Extremes: Europe's 20th Century
Ancient Heroes: Story and Tradition
Great Battles in History
History and Popular Culture in the Modern World
Pirates! A World History
Revolution in the Modern World
The History of Alcohol
War, Conflict and Rebellion in the Middle Ages, 730-1500

Media History
Film and Narrative
Studying Popular Culture
Literature and Crime
Invitation to Archeology
Philosophy of Happiness

Vikings!
WWII: The European Theatre
A History of Conspiracies
Sport in the Modern World
Ancient Sexualities
Canadian Military History

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-22 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00

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January 15: The application deadline for Ontario high school students.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Credits

20 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterloo, Canada

Disciplines

History View 128 other Bachelors in History in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Other requirements

General requirements

Average admission range: low 80s
Senior or grade 12 English at 60%

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

3488 CAD/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3488 CAD per module during 48 months.
National

679 CAD/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 679 CAD per module during 48 months.

Per 0.50 credits

Living costs for Waterloo

810 - 1447 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Waterloo

Funding

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