Trace the past. Shape tomorrow.
Is History for you?
Ever wondered, 鈥淗ow did we get here?鈥� Historians do. They uncover the stories of all people鈥攂oth marginalized and powerful鈥攁nd explore how and why things change over time.
At SFU鈥檚 Department of History, students engage with all aspects of human activity, including politics, war, sexuality, social movements, religion, science, work, and more. Studying history provides essential tools for understanding today鈥檚 complex world.
The Undergraduate Program in History at SFU
Our courses introduce students to:
Major world regions and cultures
Key historical periods
Social, political, cultural, and economic themes
Your instructors will build on the knowledge and lived experiences you bring while expanding your understanding of history.
Program Highlights
- Multiple Program Paths: Honours, Major, Minor, and Extended Minor Programs
- Flexible Course Options: Tailor your degree to suit your unique interests and goals.
- Comparative and Thematic Approaches: Explore connections across regions, periods, and disciplines.
- Individualized Program Design: Choose courses that fit your unique interests and career goals.
- Joint Major Options: English, Global Humanities, Gender, Sexuality & Women鈥檚 Studies, and World Languages & Literatures
- Formal Concentrations: Middle East and Islamic History, British and Irish History, and Early Modern History
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