History and Philosophy (BA)
Bachelor's degree
In Toronto (Canada)
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Toronto (Canada)
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Duration
4 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
With a foundation in historical methods, critical thinking and communication skills, you are prepared to apply insights into social and cultural practices: museums, historic sites, libraries; creative industries, business, government and non-profits; public relations, national defence; research, policy and development in media, film, law and heritage. You may work as a conservator, curator, archivist, exhibition designer, librarian, writer, journalist, rights and reproductions assistant, researcher, policy analyst, community engagement coordinator, business consultant, international relations officer or development associate. You may choose to pursue teachers’ college or graduate studies in history, law, teaching, global studies, information management or museum and archival studies.
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About this course
Understanding the past allows us to explore the diversity and complexity of the human experience. In this program, you’ll study historical debates and engage with documents, artifacts, stories and digital media from ancient societies up to the 21st century. Experiential learning opportunities include museum and curatorial courses and practicums, work placements and international exchange programs. Participation and membership in the Ryerson History Society will also encourage community building and development of leadership skills that allow you to shape the future.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses including the following program specific requirements.
Typically, a minimum overall average of 70% establishes eligibility for admission consideration; subject to competition individual programs may require higher prerequisite grades and/or higher overall averages:
A minimum grade of 70% or higher will be required in Grade 12 U English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
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Subjects
- International Relations
- Philosophy
- International
- Technology
- History of Philosophy
- Critical Thinking
- American History
- Research
- Writing
- Thinking
Course programme
- Critical Thinking I
- Academic Writing and Research
- Ten Days That Shook The World
- Inventing Popular Culture
- Technology, Warfare and Social Change
- Colonization, Colonialism and Independence
- Canada to 1885: Creating a Nation
- American History to 1877
- Asia: Foundations and Modern Nations
- Ancient Greece and Rome
- Mediaeval Europe, 400-1350
- Europe, 1715-1870
- Canada since 1885: Defining a Nation
- American History from 1877
- Europe, 1350-1715
- Europe, 1870-Present
- Cradle of Civilization: Ancient Near East
- Introduction to the Islamic World
- International Relations from 1945
- Research Design and Qualitative Methods
- Hearing, Seeing and Speaking History
- Ten Days That Shook The World
- Inventing Popular Culture
- Technology, Warfare and Social Change
- Colonization, Colonialism and Independence
- Canada to 1885: Creating a Nation
- American History to 1877
- Asia: Foundations and Modern Nations
- Ancient Greece and Rome
- Mediaeval Europe, 400-1350
- Europe, 1715-1870
- Canada since 1885: Defining a Nation
- American History from 1877
- Europe, 1350-1715
- Europe, 1870-Present
- Cradle of Civilization: Ancient Near East
- Introduction to the Islamic World
- International Relations from 1945
- Locating The Past: Archival Research
- History and New Media
- Archaeology and Material Culture
- Life Stories: Oral History
- Themes in Material Culture
REQUIRED GROUP 1: Two of the following:
- Thesis Course
- Senior Seminar I: Cross-Field Study
- Senior Seminar II: Science, Technology and Medicine
- Senior Seminar III: Americas
- Senior Seminar IV: Africa
- Senior Seminar V: Middle East
- Senior Seminar VI: Asia
- Senior Seminar VII: Europe
- Senior Seminar VIII: International Relations
Additional information
Domestic Fees Range: $7,044 - $7,112
International Fees Range: $28,635 - $29,021
History and Philosophy (BA)