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

Programme 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

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Next start: monthly. There are no application deadlines for most undergraduate programs.

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

90 or 120 credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Athabasca, Canada

Disciplines

History View 4 other Bachelors in History in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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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 Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

55890 CAD / year

≈ 55890 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

55890 CAD / year

≈ 55890 CAD / year

Additional Details

Permanent residents of Alberta: $34,380

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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