History

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History doesn’t just tell us where we’ve been, it helps us imagine where we’re going. At Acadia, you’ll study the forces, ideas, and people that have shaped our world, from ancient civilizations to the challenges of the modern era. Along the way, you’ll learn to think critically, write persuasively, and recognize patterns and perspectives that make sense of today’s global issues. You’ll build skills in research, writing, and analysis, but also in empathy, curiosity, and creative problem-solving.

In small, discussion-based classes, you’ll connect closely with professors who know your name and push you to dig deeper. You can explore everything from the histories of race, medicine, gender, and war to the evolution of science, law, and the environment. You’ll also gain hands-on experience with digital humanities tools and research methods that bring the past to life in new ways.

With the flexibility to complete an Honours thesis or simply follow your curiosity, you’ll graduate with the insight, creativity, and clarity to understand the world and help shape its next chapter.

Take your learning, and skills development, off campus and to the world.

Study Abroad
Study abroad is available!
Co-Op
Co-op is available!

Get Involved Outside of the Classroom

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS CLUBS AND SOCIETIES WORK EXPERIENCE

Degree Timeline

First Year
  • Take required introductory courses including electives
  • Join clubs and get involved on campus and within the program
Middle Years
  • Choose an interdisciplinary minor or second major
  • Engage in summer research with faculty
Final Year
  • Choose to complete honours program
  • Earn your degree

Sample Courses

From witch trials to world wars, feudal Japan to modern America, Acadia’s History courses bring the past to life. You’ll explore how people, ideas, and events have shaped the world we live in today.

HIST 1913

THE AFRICAN CANADIAN EXPERIENCE

HIST 2123

GENDER & SEXUALITY IN EUROPE

HIST 2073

THE ARAB-ISRAELI CONFLICT

HIST 2313

THE DILEMMA OF MODERN AMERICA

HIST 2473

FEUDAL JAPAN

HIST 2593

HISTORY OF CANADA’S FIRST NATIONS

HIST 2613

HISTORY OF MEDICINE

HIST 2673

HISTORY OF WITCHCRAFT & MAGIC

HIST 3303

GENOCIDE & JUSTICE

HIST 3563

MODERN CHINA

HIST 3593

THE VIKINGS AND THEIR WORLD

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CAREER OPTIONS AFTER GRADUATION

A degree in History prepares you to think critically, communicate clearly, and see the bigger picture: skills that open doors in almost any field. Whatever your goals, your ability to understand people and ideas across time will set you apart.

  • Law
  • Journalism and Research
  • Education and Teaching
  • Archival and Museum Studies
  • Public Policy and Government
  • Marketing and Communications
  • Business and Management
  • Public Relations
  • Publishing and Editing
  • Nonprofit and Community Leadership
 

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Want to know more about what's in store? You're invited to continue exploring this field of study by visiting the website of this department to get a greater insight into its culture and dynamics.

Visit the Department of History and Classics

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