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The Honours BA in History will lead you to understand and practice history from the Middle Ages to the present while developing superior competencies in research, methodology, writing, critical analysis, cogent interpretation of information, and effective communication.
As a Joint Honours BA in History and Political Science student, you will combine the breadth and depth of our historical training with the conceptual framework of Political Science. In this program, you will be provided with access to a sophisticated skillset that many employers seek.
In the Major in History program , you will have the opportunity to understand and practice history for various times and places developing basic competencies in research, methodology, writing, critical analysis, cogent interpretation of information, and effective communication.
The Minor in History will initiate you to the discipline of history and provide the historical perspective and analytical skills necessary to enrich your training in other fields.
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