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The Bachelor of Arts with a History major offers you the chance to explore diverse cultures and societies that have shaped our modern world.
This BA program combines foundational liberal arts education with practical skills development, equipping you to tackle contemporary challenges in both local and global contexts. You'll acquire essential literacy and critical thinking abilities valued by today's employers while developing a deeper understanding of our interconnected global society.
History students enjoy personalized attention from dedicated faculty and the advantage of small class sizes at KPU.
Introductory courses establish crucial skills in analysis, critical thinking, and cultural understanding, preparing you for advanced historical studies. Upper-level coursework focuses on specialized topics and significant themes in world history.
You have graduated high school (secondary school) OR completed 24+ credits of undergraduate-level credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
English Proficiency Requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test: overall band of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum 6.0 in each band, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): IBT 88 or higher, with no sub score less than 20, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub score less than 60, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Score of 61 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Level 5 with an essay score of 30 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission.