Bachelor of Arts in World Literature and History Joint Major

Simon Fraser University

This inter-departmental program explores various relationships between world literature and historical studies. Interested students must plan their program in consultation with both department advisors, and should consult Guidelines for Course Selection which is available from each department.

Students complete 120 units. Students are moreover required to satisfy the prerequisites of all courses (upper and lower division) that are taken within this joint major and should consult regularly with the program advisors regarding course selection.

History is about seeing the big picture of how and why things have changed over time. Historians study everything that humans do, from politics to sexuality to religion to work to war to social movements to science, and beyond. Studying History gives you the ability to make sense of a changing world.

The History program in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences offers a major and a minor. It also offers certificates in Hellenic Studies and in Labour Studies. You can start this program at the Surrey campus.

Students in History major program have the option of taking concentrations to enhance their programs.

• Concentration in British History and Irish History
• Concentration in Early Modern World History
• Concentration in Middle Eastern and Islamic History

Career possibilities

The world is changing rapidly and you have no way of knowing the full range of career opportunities available to you in the future. Graduates of this program may end up in a range of occupations, including these:

Archivist/historian
Art historian/educator
Conservator
Diplomat
Educational researcher
Historical museum administrative assistant
Historical research assistant
Information officer
Institutional researcher/historian
International trade specialist
Journalist
Museum curator
Museum docent
Museum interpreter
Nonprofit administrator
Policy analyst
Teacher
Tour guide