Bachelor of Arts in History (Honours)

King's University College at Western University

Someone once observed that ''history is life’s teacher.'' History gives students a fundamental guide to understanding our past, present and future. The History program at King’s fosters students’ historical knowledge and their ability to apply disciplinary-based approaches of critical analysis. Students develop and hone essential skills for navigating the challenges and opportunities of today’s world: intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, evidence-based analysis and interpretation, as well as effective verbal and written communication skills and research methodologies.Studying History opens the door to infinite futures.Studies show that professional schools and employers value History graduates for their ability to think and work both independently and collaboratively. An American study found that History was the most common undergraduate degree held by Forbes 500 CEOs.Graduates of History programs excel in a diverse range of exciting, meaningful careers in the private and public section. They are found in professional positions that have changed the world around them. They work in domains that satisfy their curiosity, their quest for knowledge, and their desire to be of service to humanity. They advocate for those who cannot defend themselves. They imagine new ways of working and of being. They bring their analytical acumen to every position they hold: from arts administrators to firefighters, from novelists to politicians, from teachers to counsellors, lawyers to entrepreneurs.