Honours Bachelor of Arts in History (Specialist) - Scarborough

The study of History is vital for our understanding of the present. It offers multiple ways of explaining how the contemporary world emerged, and how past societies differed from our own. The History programs at UTSC provide a dynamic introduction to the global transformations that have taken place over the past two millennia, while also focusing on the experiences and contributions of ordinary people to these transformations. Our curriculum spans the history of all parts of the world in their complex, transnational connections, and covers a broad range of topics, including everyday life, colonialism, gender relations, the history of work, religion, the environment, urbanization, ideas, immigration, race and ethnicity, and material culture. Findings in history depend upon the precise evaluation of specific evidence, be it texts, images, or objects, and the History programs emphasize the critical reading, research, and writing skills which are necessary for the study of the past and for a wide range of professional activities beyond the university. Innovative and interdisciplinary, History courses play a part in a number of other programs, including Classics, Global Asia Studies, African Studies, Women and Gender Studies, and Food Studies, and can also complement and enhance courses in Politics, Philosophy, Literature, Arts, Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, and Geography, among others.
The History curriculum encompasses a variety of approaches in order to build a range of knowledge and skills. A-level courses provide both a general introduction to the study of history at the university level and the preparation for further studies in transnational and global history. B-level surveys offer a comprehensive foundation of knowledge in their particular areas, including the histories of particular nation-states and regions of the world. In C-level courses, students investigate more specific places, periods, or problems through lectures and tutorials. D-level courses are conducted as seminars, where students make close and thorough studies of particular questions and present their findings in discussions, essays, and other research projects. History courses at all levels cover a range of periods, from antiquity to the present, and explore a variety of world regions, from North America and Africa, through Europe and the Mediterranean, to South and East Asia.

High school Transcripts. Applicants who have attained a high level of academic achievement and who completely satisfy prerequisites will be considered for admission. The minimum requirements for consideration vary by program and admission category. All applicants are required to present a Grade 12 English course for admission consideration.

International Baccalaureate Diploma, with English HL or SL.
International Baccalaureate (IB) English - The minimum requirement is a score of at least 4 (predicted or final) in Higher or Standard Level English A: Literature or English A: Language and Literature. HL English B is not acceptable.
IELTS - The minimum requirement is an overall band of 6.5, with no band below 6.0.
TOEFL IBT - The minimum requirement is a total score of 89 with 22 on the Writing section.