Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History

We believe that all graduates must possess the ability to undertake self-directed intensive research, to be familiar with a wide range of past societies and to be aware of the interpretive and methodological options for analyzing them. Our programs are constructed to allow students to acquire a deep historical knowledge and to develop both historical and general, transferable skills.
Students enrolled in the Major in History must successfully complete 48 credits in history courses or cognates, of which a minimum of 24 credits must be completed at Bishop’s. The 48 credits required for the Major must include:

Introductory courses provide broad surveys and exposure to historical methods and skills.
200 level courses which expose students to national histories or world-wide events as well as historical theories and trends.
200 level globally-focused courses.
200 level professional courses on applied historical work in archives, museums, and heritage organizations.
300 level courses, which are senior seminar courses devoted to in depth analysis of particular subjects.

All applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency regardless of citizenship/immigration status in Canada. Please identify the entry below that best describes your situation in order to determine what, if any, additional supporting documentation you must provide with your application for admission
Completed / completing at least three years of instruction at an accredited secondary institution, recognized by Bishop's University, where English or French is the primary language of instruction
High school transcript from the institution where English or French is the primary language of instruction
Completed/completing at least 30 credit hours (or equivalent to one full year of study) at a post‐secondary institution, recognized by Bishop's University, where English or French is the primary language of instruction
TOEFL minimum overall score of 90 (internet-based) with no component score below 20
IELTS academic test, minimum overall score of 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
Cambridge English, minimum overall score of 176 on one of the following
B2 First
C1 Advanced
C2 Proficient
Duolingo English Test (DET) minimum score of 115 with no sub-score under 90
IB Requirement - Completed IB Diploma,
Minimum predicted IB Diploma score of 30, not including EE/TOK/CAS bonus points.