Bachelor of Arts in History

You study history through research, analysis, and discussion. The programme spans four years, starting with foundational courses in world and Canadian history. You build skills in interpreting primary sources and exploring diverse perspectives on the past. In your final year, you complete an honours research thesis under faculty supervision.

Courses cover topics such as Indigenous history, ancient Greece and Rome, medieval Europe, women's and gender history in Canada, and the witch-hunts in Europe. You examine archives, including those at the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre, which is located on the former site of a residential school. This setting supports deep engagement with Canadian history and reconciliation.

The programme offers hands-on learning, small class sizes, and opportunities to participate in events like the Hayes-Jenkinson Memorial Lecture Series. Students can join the History Society and take part in trips to Montreal and Chicago. Admission is open to applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada, founded in 1967, is a close-knit campus with around 2,000 students that emphasizes undergraduate teaching and community engagement. Its regional setting provides a supportive environment for study and outdoor living, while academic programs focus on liberal arts, sciences, business and applied disciplines. The university is known for personalized learning, small class sizes and high faculty accessibility—qualities that suit students seeking direct mentorship and hands-on experience.

Curricula are designed to connect classroom learning with local and regional opportunities, including co-op experiences, internships and community-based projects. Faculty collaborate with local industry and Indigenous communities to provide experiential learning that builds employability and civic awareness. Student services support academic advising, career planning and research opportunities, helping learners translate study into practical outcomes.

International students are welcomed into a compact, friendly campus where support for arrival, housing and integration is prioritized. Campus clubs, volunteering and outdoor recreation make it easy to build connections beyond the classroom. For prospective students who value individualized attention, meaningful community ties and a learning environment that bridges theory with real-world application, Algoma offers a focused and supportive option in northern Ontario.