History

History is about people, the famous and the infamous, the daring and the dutiful, who through their actions and ideas left their mark on our shared past. Students will examine the interconnections between economics, nationalism, science, religion, politics and popular culture and how each has influenced local, regional and world events.

You’ll learn about the rise and fall of empires, from the Greeks and Romans in ancient times to the more recent British and French influences in Asia, Africa and North America. Closer to home, students will
analyze the sometimes complicated relationship the Maritimes has had with New England and central Canada and its impact on the region’s economy, politics and culture.

Bachelor of Arts

History is available as an honours, major, double major or minor option as part of a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree after the completion of two-years of study.

What you'll learn

In your first year you will acquaint yourself with the broad strokes of European and North American history. These survey courses serve as the foundation for upper level study in American, British, Canadian and European history.

Then, you could study modern Latin American revolutions, examine women, science and medicine, consider the social history of crime in Canada or review England under the reign of the Tudors.

At the end of two years of full-time study, you may apply to complete a History honours, major, double major or a minor.

As a UNB history student, you may also choose Classics courses as study options or take advantage of our annual Intersession in Rome.