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All History Honours students are required to complete a thesis in their final year in the program. The thesis is a substantial piece of historical research, and it is the main challenge, as well as the main reward, of their Honours journey. Students are encouraged to choose a topic/area in which they have developed a […]

Teaching Assistantships (TA) positions are available to graduate students in the Department of History. All students who have been accepted into the graduate program will be automatically considered by the graduate committee for Teaching Assistantships; no application is required. Roles and responsibilities TA positions are paid jobs and demand a level of professionalism, responsibility and […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join the Department of History’s undergraduate community. Explore historical questions, plan and execute events, and make friends through the History Student Association. History Students’ Association The History Students Association (HSA) represents UBC’s history majors, minors, honours, and all those passionate about history! The group organizes events throughout the year, connecting students with the History Department, […]

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 […]

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 […]

The major program in the Department of History gives students a thorough grounding in global, local, and regional histories, across a wide range of themes and historical methods. BA History Program Outcomes Students pursuing a History major will be able to: Engage in historical inquiry Engage in historical research and analysis Craft written arguments based […]

Discover current job opportunities within the Department of History. Current opportunities Sessional Opportunities The Department of History invites applications for sessional instructors throughout the year. Stay tuned for announcements on the next available positions. Teaching Assistant Opportunities The Department of History invites applications for teaching assistants throughout the year. Stay tuned for announcements on the […]

Most of the financial support for both MA and PhD students in the department is in the form of external awards, teaching assistantships, Four Year Fellowships (university-wide awards) and Graduate Support Initiative Awards. The department works to combine these resources in order to offer students competitive funding packages. PhD students who are admitted to the […]