Graduate
UBC’s Department of History offers two graduate degree programs: a Master of Arts (MA) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Working closely with faculty supervisors, our graduate students engage with cutting-edge scholarship and produce their own path-breaking research.
Undergraduate
Know the World. Study History. Students in the Department of History study every part of the human past: from Medieval Europe to Twenty-First Century Hong Kong. They explore a wide range of themes, from the history of colonialism to the history of human rights. Through our history undergraduate programs, students gain strong communication and analytical […]
Q&A with the History Student Association
Attention undergraduate students: What is the HSA? Should you join? The 2018-2019 HSA Executive Team provides some insight into their community, who should join, and what the benefits are to joining the association with this 8 question Q&A! 1. What does the HSA do? The History Students Association represents UBC’s history majors, minors, and all […]
Spotlight on Faculty- Arlene Sindelar
“History has made my world so much bigger than I could imagine.” We honour Arlene Sindelar’s upcoming retirement with a look back on her life and career- 17 years in the UBC History Department She also offers her thoughts on history, her life outside of UBC and some advice for students in a short Q&A […]
Spotlight on Faculty: Jessica Hanser
Q&A with Jessica Hanser: UBC History’s Incoming Professor Professor Jessica Hanser will be joining the UBC History Department in July 2019. In anticipation of her start date, Jessica has provided some insight into her area of expertise, her teaching style and interests outside of academia with a short Q&A. When did you become interested in […]
History Careers Night
Hear from a panel of alumni on their career stories and how their History degrees helped them along the way. This is a great opportunity to mingle with your fellow students, faculty and alumni and enjoy free pizza! About the Presenter We are looking forward to great panel discussion and question and answer period with […]
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The Department of History at the University of British Columbia is a vibrant centre for scholarship – ranking among the top history departments in the world. Our professors are dedicated teachers and award-winning researchers.