Your degree in History

While studying History, you’re learning about the political, social, and cultural forces that have animated the past and shaped the present around the world. You’ll develop important skills and resourcefulness when finding crucial information and using context to understand its meaning and importance. 

These skills may include:

• Identification and analysis of sources using research databases, and compilation of scholarly literature

• Development of  supporting arguments and conveying ideas in written communication

• Persuasive public speaking and the ability to debate with others

• Evidence-based reasoning and acknowledgement of the influence different perspectives can have on facts

• Assimilation of  evidence as well as understanding of different perspectives, and formulate reasoned conclusions

• Public engagement, inside and outside of academia, to explore and promote greater understanding and the importance of history

Your experiences will open doors to new opportunities and help clarify understanding of your values and interests.

UBC History Students Association
Meet other UBC students through events and programs. 

Departmental events
Network with History students and faculty members at a variety of events. visiting lecturers, seminar series, and departmental socials 

Departmental research opportunities
Reach out directly to faculty members to ask about potential research positions.

UBC Journal of Historical Studies
Showcase your research by submitting papers to be published in a peer and faculty-reviewed journal or participate on the editorial board and gain experience operating an academic journal.

History Writing Centre
Develop your writing skills by checking out research, style, and citation guidance from the UBC Department of History or gain experience as a peer tutor working with the History Writing Centre.

History co-op success stories
Learn about the experiences of past and present co-op students from your program and others.

Arts Co-op Program
Gain paid work experience in your area of study as part of your degree program

Careers for Historians
Explore career paths for History students in academia, education, public history, media, and the arts.

Go Global
Learn more about international opportunities recommended by the History department.

Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
Develop new skills and gain practical knowledge in a heritage field over the summer.

Find UBC History graduates on LinkedIn, see where they’re working, and explore their career and academic paths.