Why study history?
The world around us right now is the product of history.
Tracing the turning points and individual actions that built the present helps make sense of the world around us and points to ways that we can make a difference in the future.
History students develop practical, marketable skills that transfer into a wide range of workplaces.
Our classes focus on how to:
- find and make sense of data ;
- apply critical thinking to that information;
- and effectively communicate an analysis to a broad audience.
Research, analysis and communication are in-demand skills.
Your history degree applies to a career in education, business, journalism, government, law and the non-profit sector.
For more information about career opportunities, see: What Can I Do with My History Degree? and our Alumni page.
Featured news
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UCalgary History Book Launch
The Department of History celebrated recent publications by faculty members at Fort Calgary on March 19
Bow River Graduate History Conference, March 16, 2024
Recognizing Humanity in History
CHOMS visits “Blood, Sweat, and Tears Exhibit” at The Military Museums in Calgary
History of Military Medicine in Canada at the Military Museums
In the media
In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science/Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
Billions In New Defence Spending -- Why and Will It Even Happen?
In the News Alexander Hill, History/Centre for Military, Security and Strategy Studies, in Sputnik International
Why Crimea Remains Key Strategic Black Sea Base for Russia After 80 Years
In the News George Colpitts, History, in Alberta Views
Where Sad Animals Are “Happy”
In the News George Colpitts, Alberta Views
Where Sad Animals are "Happy"
Giving Day 2024
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Connect with us
Please reach us at hist@ucalgary.ca