Overview

Learn how to critically evaluate historical myths versus truths. Gain a deeper understanding of history and its role in human society. Study abroad in our optional field schools such as Canada's Internment Era Field School. The History program is offered at University of Victoria, British Columbia.

Careers

Access to information officer
Communications coordinator
Counsellor
Cultural programs coordinator
Curator
Editor or publisher
Exhibit designer
Foreign service officer
Fund developer
Historical interpreter
Human resources coordinator
Intelligence or security analyst
Immigration or intelligence officer
Journalist
Legal professional
Librarian or archivist
Museum professional
Policy analyst
Researcher

Programme Structure

Courses include:

To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-30 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-31 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Victoria, 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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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply to the Faculty of Humanities as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.
You can declare this program as your major after one or more years of full-time study.

Alternatively, you can choose another major as your primary degree program and add this program as a minor to broaden your studies.
You must demonstrate English language proficiency to attend UVic. Your transcripts are enough to prove proficiency if you've studied full-time in an academic program at the high school or post-secondary level within Canada for at least four years, and all of your instruction was in English.

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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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

31722 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31722 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

6288 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6288 CAD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Victoria

1490 - 2092 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for History.

Available Scholarships

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