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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History at St. Thomas University

St. Thomas University, Canada

Programme overview

St. Thomas University offers one of the most ambitious undergraduate World History programs in Canada, with courses at all levels. Classes are small and taught by professors rather than teaching assistants, and teaching uses music, film, art, maps and objects alongside texts.

Department: History

What you will study

Thematic courses on topics such as food, racism, sport and citizenship; featured courses include Sport in World History, History of the United Nations and Gender and Empire. Upper-year students lead seminars on their research. Faculty strengths include US and comparative urban history, global history of sport and tourism, Ethiopian and African history, race and racism, modern Europe, authoritarian politics, and citizenship and commodities.

Career pathways

Education, business, law, tourism, public policy, government, heritage sites and museums, and non-governmental organizations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to high school applicants, transfer applicants, returning students, and adult learners; apply through STU Admissions.

Domestic applicants: CAD 9,224 a year (2026/2027). Bachelor of Arts tuition, full-time Source

International applicants: CAD 21,135 a year (2026/2027). Bachelor of Arts tuition, full-time Source

Main intake: September (classes begin 9 September 2026). A small number of students are accepted in January; students are admitted beginning October for the January semester. Intersession starts in May and Summer Session in late June.

High school applicants: scholarship deadline 1 March; application deadline 31 August. Applications, application fee and supporting documents must be received by the Admissions Office by the deadline.

Bachelor of Education application deadline: 1 December. Bachelor of Social Work application deadline: 31 January.

International applicants are encouraged to apply by 1 June for September admission and 1 October for January admission; later applications are accepted but risk insufficient time to obtain study permits.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stu.ca/apply/

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