Economic History Cluster
Economic history examines the most fundamental forces that have shaped the human past: material production, distribution, and consumption. It studies how the creation and distribution of wealth defined the structures of individual societies, how connections between different societies came to be forged and sustained, and how the modern capitalist world order was established. This new […]
Non-Tenured Sessional and Lecturer Positions
Recommended if… you love teaching, first and foremost, and are financially flexible – for example, you can get by through periods in which you may have fewer contracts. Sessional instruction can provide additional income to those who have found other funding sources and have time for part-time teaching. It is an experience-builder for recent post-graduates. […]
Exam Period Survival Tips: A Q&A with UBC History’s Advisor
Our History Undergraduate Advisor, Michael Lanthier, offers thoughts on the next month of exams, papers, and chaos. He also clarifies the types of history program questions he can address during office hours. A straightforward reminder about resources available for students from the Department of History and UBC as a whole. 1. What types […]
Published Books and Monographs
Our faculty members and alumni are award-winning researchers and authors. Below are some recent publications from the Department of History.
Research Clusters
Find out about the UBC Department of History’s Research Clusters
Coll Thrush’s Global Seminar “In Search of Indigenous London”
Coll Thrush’s book Indigenous London: Native Travellers at the Heart of Empire served as the groundwork for an exciting Global Seminar that took place for the second time this past summer. The six week Global Seminar “In Search of Indigenous London” was offered by UBC’s First Nations and Indigenous Studies (FNIS) and taught by […]
Academic Community
Our faculty and students work hard to build community and improve scholarship in a supportive setting. History Graduate Student Association The History Students Graduate Association (HGSA) is a group of graduate students committed to supporting graduate student life and community in the History Department. The HGSA Executive is responsible for organizing a number of events […]
PhD Co-op (Optional)
Apply your research skills to the work world. Learn about Arts Co-op. Co-operative education is an optional program that allows you to gain work experience as you work on your doctoral degree. You will have access to various resources to help support your job search and build career skills. Research on co-op programs has shown […]
Experiential Learning
Discover international and local experiential learning opportunities available to students in the Department of History. Job Opportunities Arts Co-op Graduate with more than a degree and explore your career options with Arts Co-Op. As an Arts Co-op student, you’ll gain 12 months of paid work experience and a network of professional contacts through a variety […]
Honours
The two-year Honours program in History offers an excellent opportunity for outstanding and highly-motivated undergraduate students to acquire advanced training in historical methodology and research. Read on to learn more about what our exceptional program has to offer. Program Overview The Honours program is a small, rigorous, and highly rewarding course of study within the […]