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History (BA) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Explore the past to understand the present and shape the future. History is about more than learning dates and events. It's about understanding people, societies, ideas, and changes over time. You'll explore how the past continues to shape the world we live in today.

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

What you will study

You'll learn how to research, analyze, and interpret historical evidence while developing a deeper understanding of people, cultures, institutions, and events.

Career pathways

History graduates develop research, analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills that are highly valued across many industries. Graduates pursue careers in public service, education, law, communications, museums, archives, business, and non-profit organizations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum overall average: 70% Academic English 12 Four additional academic subjects Minor in History eligibility This minor is available to students registered in the following 120 credit hour programs: Bachelor of Applied Computer Science Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Community Design Bachelor of Computer Science Bachelor of Informatics Bachelor of Management

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate entry is in September (Fall term); applications for Fall 2027 open on October 1.

September 2027 entry, program-specific deadlines: February 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences) and Bachelor of Social Work; March 1, 2027 for Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies (Architecture); June 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Health Sciences (Post-Diploma only). Other programs can be considered before classes start in September where space is available. Entrance scholarship application deadline is February 15, 2027; admission deposit deadline is May 1, 2027; guaranteed residence application deadline is May 15, 2027.

Apply through the official page: https://www.dal.ca/admissions/how-to-apply.html

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