Bachelor of Arts - History

Explore the Bachelor of Arts in History at Mount Allison University! Engage in diverse topics and develop critical skills. Apply now for international students!

Program Description History helps one understand the individuals, groups, ideas, and institutions that have shaped the world. It encourages critical analysis and helps develop student's communication and writing skills. The Department of History at Mount Allison offers courses in a wide variety of subjects. It has a particular strength in European history, with courses also available in Canadian, American, Asian, Acadian, and women’s history. Courses examine subjects such as: class and gender wealth and poverty faith and science self and social identity government and politics war and peace Unlike many programs, which begin with introductory courses, history offers courses on a diverse range of topics beginning in first year. The number and variety of courses available increases each year, with the greatest selection in third year. In fourth year there are also opportunities for independent studies, which permit students to pursue an interest in an area not covered by other courses.