Early Modern Studies (BA) at Dalhousie University

Explore the ideas, discoveries, and cultural movements that shaped the modern world through an interdisciplinary study of the Renaissance, Enlightenment, and beyond. How did ideas from the early modern period shape the world we live in today? Explore the people, events, and discoveries that transformed art, science, politics, religion, and culture while developing strong research and critical thinking skills.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Because Early Modern Studies is interdisciplinary, you'll learn alongside students and faculty from multiple departments while exploring topics through history, literature, philosophy, political science, art history, religious studies, and languages.

Career pathways

Early Modern Studies graduates develop strong research, communication, and critical thinking skills that prepare them for careers in education, government, cultural organizations, communications, law, and many other fields. By studying how ideas evolve and societies change, you'll gain transferable skills valued across many professions.

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