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Overview
Athabasca University offers a wide variety of history courses, with strengths in Europe and North America, and a growing number of courses on Global History and the history of Africa.
The Bachelor of Arts in History strengthens critical and creative thinking through a broad range of social, political and cultural studies. The program is designed to
- broaden your perspective on local and global affairs
- encourage community and social involvement
- prepare you for lifelong learning and occupational diversity
Career
- National/Provincial Park Interpreter
- Parks Canada Service Supervisor
- Researcher
- Probation Officer
- Museum Technician/Assistant
- Museum Interpreter
- Volunteer Co-ordinator
- Travel Agent
- Employment Recruiter
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- History of Canada to 1867
- Western Thought and Culture: Before the Reformation
- Africa in the World - Between the Atlantic Slave Trade and the Postcolonial World
- History of the United States Civil War to Present
- A History of the World in the Twentieth Century
- Europe, 1618-1939
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
History Ancient History Modern HistoryAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- There are no formal admission requirements for either the 3-year or the 4-year program. All you need is to be 16 or older. You can enrol anytime and start right away, regardless of your previous education.
Tuition Fee
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International
18402 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 73610 CAD for the full programme during 48 months. -
National
7132 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28530 CAD for the full programme during 48 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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