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BA/BS in History

Algoma University

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada

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Algoma University offers BA/BS in History, a bachelor's degree in History programme in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 11,301 per semester (CAD 2,991 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: History
Local tuition: CAD 2,991 / semester
International tuition: CAD 11,301 / semester

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: algomau.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History builds a foundation for informed citizenship through the study of past events, institutions, and ideas, with courses spanning from ancient Greece and Rome through Canadian history. Specialized topics include Anishinaabe history, women's and gender history, and the history of European witch-hunts. Fourth-year students complete an Honours Research Thesis involving extensive primary and secondary research. Students have access to the archives of the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre for historical research, and the department hosts the Hayes-Jenkinson Memorial Lecture Series, which brings in prominent guest speakers. The History Society is one of the university's active student-run clubs, offering additional engagement outside the classroom. The program combines broad chronological and thematic coverage with an independent research component, preparing graduates for further graduate study, archival and museum work, teaching, and other research-oriented careers.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 65.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with a minimum overall average of 65%, including six Grade 12 U/M level courses such as ENG4U and any program-specific prerequisites.

About Algoma University

“Truth, Knowledge and Wisdom”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1965
Programs: 29
Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in History award?

Algoma University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of History on completion of this programme.

How much does BA/BS in History cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 11,301 per semester (CAD 2,991 per semester for local students).

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