Historians are detectives trying to understand what happened in the past. Studying history provides training in problem solving, research and writing. Such skills are valued both by graduate schools and employers. With state-of-the-art multimedia facilities and a new generation of faculty, the Department of History is training inquisitive minds for the 21st century. There are three options in the Honours program:
A. Honours Essay Option - In addition to introductory, intermediate, and advanced seminar courses, students undertake a major independent research project under a professor’s supervision. The Essay, about 40 pages in length, is an in-depth study of a historical topic, typically based on primary historical evidence.
B. Seminar Option - Students take a total of eight research seminars throughout the program. This option allows students to gain experience in a wider range of historical research fields than the Essay Option.
C. Public History with Internship Option - Students focus on Public History and, through state-of-the-art digital facilities, develop expertise as oral historians and digital storytellers. Students have the opportunity to serve as interns, practising in the real world what they have learned in the classroom.
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Grade 12 English
Quebec CEGEPS applicants must have completion of a two-year pre-university program or a three-year professional DEC (Diplôme d'études collégiales). For students from other provinces, Concordia requires a high school diploma and between four and five Grade 12 subjects. Please see http://www.concordia.ca/admissions/undergraduate/admission-requirements/ for details.
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.
