History York University

Overview

History at York University invites students to investigate local and global pasts across periods and regions, linking ancient developments to contemporary change. The undergraduate History programme trains students in source-based research, critical analysis and persuasive writing. Small seminars and sustained faculty mentorship support active learning and intellectual debate.

Why History at York University?

Study with award-winning professors whose expertise spans the ancient world through to present-day histories. The programme highlights small class sizes, enabling direct interaction and personalised feedback. Practical learning is emphasised through field placements and off-campus study, plus curricular options that encourage cross-disciplinary perspectives.

Students have taken study-abroad courses in countries such as Greece and Spain, and gain on-site experience via the Public History offering, which places learners in museums, archives and galleries. Co‑op or internship opportunities and community-focused placements further translate classroom skills into workplace contexts.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 41526 per year
• National fee: CAD 8536 per year

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

Syllabus

• War, Revolution and Society in the Twentieth Century
• Indigenous culture and language
• Climate change and society
• History of Evolution
• Knowledge, truth and reality
• Public History

Careers with History

Graduates leave the programme equipped with analytical, research and communication competencies valued across many sectors. York University History alumni have progressed into varied roles that reflect the degree’s breadth and practical orientation.