Bachelor of Arts in History

University of Waterloo

Today, the past is more relevant than ever. At Waterloo, youll explore history to make sense of the present.

Our small classes create lots of opportunity for animated discussions, while the co-op option offers relevant work experience before you graduate.

In your upper years, an impressively wide range of courses let you focus on the events, themes, or time periods that intrigue you most. Delve deep with 4 possible specializations, or broaden your education with courses from other disciplines.

Whichever way you shape your degree, youll develop an invaluable set of skills - technical, creative, critical, and analytical - that will serve you well in almost any career.

Co-op

By alternating school terms and paid co-op work terms, you can explore new career areas and employers as your interests evolve.

Sample co-op positions

• Archives assistant
• Marketing and publishing assistant
• Technical writer
• Web content publisher
• Tutoring and learning coordinator

Waterloo History graduates commonly pursue careers in writing, teaching, and research, often working in museums, schools, and libraries.

Recent graduates

• Museum Educator – Wilson MacDonald Memorial School Museum
• Teacher – Waterloo Region District School Board
• Lawyer – Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP
• Corporate Account Manager – CDW Canada
• Senior Public Relations Consultant – The iPR Group
• Educational Assistant – Waterloo Region District School Board

• Global Interactions
• International Relations
• Revolution, War, and Upheaval
Applied History