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BA/BS in History

York University

Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #322 =

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York University offers BA/BS in History, a bachelor's degree in History programme in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 1,358 per credit (CAD 252 per credit for local students).

Also offered as: Master's Degree, Doctorate

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: History
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 252 / credit
International tuition: CAD 1,358 / credit

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: futurestudents.yorku.ca ·

Program details

Overview

History at York University is offered as a Bachelor of Arts, International Bachelor of Arts, or Certificate through the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. The programme helps students understand how the past shapes the present and future, studying with professors across a wide range of time periods, cultures and global events, from Indigenous history, politics and war to the history of money, culture and everyday life. Coursework develops critical thinking, research and communication skills, including source analysis and constructing arguments from multiple perspectives. The programme is offered full-time or part-time at the Keele campus, with entry available in the fall, winter and summer terms for both first-year and upper-year students. Ontario applicants need an Ontario Secondary School Diploma with ENG4U and five additional 4U or M courses; equivalent requirements apply for other Canadian and international credentials.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with ENG4U and five additional 4U or M courses; International Baccalaureate applicants need a minimum IB diploma point score of 28; GCE applicants need a minimum average of C. University or college transfer applicants need an overall average of 2.3 or better on a 4-point scale.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall, Winter and Summer

About York University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1959
Students: 53,500
QS rank: #322 =
Programs: 328
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in History award?

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

How long does BA/BS in History take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

How much does BA/BS in History cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 1,358 per credit (CAD 252 per credit for local students).

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