Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science

University of Northern British Columbia

Explore the cause and effect of critical events throughout history such as warfare, activism, exploration, culture and science. Historians study what people have thought, said, and done in the past. You will learn to think critically about the historical processes that shape the present. As a history major, you will develop the knowledge needed to pursue careers in law, education, journalism, civil service, politics, museum and library archives, or post-secondary professorship.This degree draws on almost every time period, theory and geographical space. Choose from a variety of subjects, including the record of First Nations in Canada, women in European medieval society, and history of law, or delve into religious, race and economic issues that span global borders.Our faculty bring a mix of methodologies to their instruction-you are encouraged to follow your personal interests in course selection and independent research. The department offers specialized courses in the history of law, crime and punishment.Career PathsLawyerMuseum curatorArchivistHeritage site managerJournalistThe minimum requirement for completion of a Bachelor of Arts with a Joint Major in History and Political Science is 120 credit hours.