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BA/BS in History and Global Studies

Bishop's University

Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

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Offered by Bishop's University in Sherbrooke, Canada, BA/BS in History and Global Studies is a bachelor's degree in History programme. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 29,510 per year (CAD 3,118 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: History
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 3,118 / year
International tuition: CAD 29,510 / year

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: ubishops.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This Bachelor of Arts program, offered by Bishop's University's Department of History and Global Studies within the Faculty of Humanities, is available as a Major, Minor, or Honours concentration. Coursework examines past societies and develops analytical, research, and communication skills applicable across disciplines. The program can be completed in three or four years, with intake in both the Fall and Winter terms. Students conduct historical research, form evidence-based conclusions, and communicate findings, building cultural awareness and critical-thinking skills for both professional and civic contexts, and gain practice synthesizing information across historical periods and regions. Graduates pursue careers such as archivist, curator, historian, museum educator, foreign service officer, and policy or program analyst, as well as further graduate study in history, museum studies, or related fields.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Bishop's University's History and Global Studies page publishes no admission requirements of its own and directs applicants to the university's general admission requirements. Quebec CEGEP applicants need an estimated minimum R-Score of 24, the standard threshold for undergraduate programs outside the School of Education; DEC holders may apply regardless of their program of study. Canadian high-school applicants need five Grade 12 university-preparatory courses, including Grade 12 English, with an estimated minimum overall average of 80%. International high-school applicants are assessed individually against an equivalent secondary credential. English proficiency is required of every applicant unless met by a Quebec DEC, three years of secondary schooling or 30 post-secondary credits taught in English or French, or a qualifying test score: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 90/20 for tests before January 21, 2026, or 4.5/4.0 on the redesigned scale from that date; Cambridge B2 First/C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 176; PTE Academic 65/60; Duolingo English Test 115/90; or LanguageCert Academic 70-74/65.

Application Details

Start Date: September and January

About Bishop's University

“Recti Cultus Pectora Roborant”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Rural
Founded: 1843
Students: 2,800
Programs: 55
Location: Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in History and Global Studies award?

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

How long does BA/BS in History and Global Studies take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

How much does BA/BS in History and Global Studies cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 29,510 per year (CAD 3,118 per year for local students).

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