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History graduates develop versatile skills as articulate communicators, analytical thinkers, and adept researchers, applying their expertise across diverse fields including business, law, education, government, media, and creative industries.
Our alumni have excelled in various roles such as: Archival historian, Content writer, Learning strategist, Diplomatic service professional, Policy evaluator, Information specialist, Program coordinator, Research associate
History holds immense value as it forms the foundation of all disciplines - from science and politics to sports, medicine, environmental studies, and social movements.
As the fundamental framework connecting all areas of study, history links us to global contexts through our faculty's specialized focus on regions including Canada, China, Scotland, Africa, India, Europe, and the Middle East. This discipline empowers you to investigate any corner of the world through its historical lens.
The program enables interdisciplinary connections between historical studies and complementary fields such as Sociology, Criminal Justice & Public Policy, Gender Studies, Black Canadian Studies, and more. This comprehensive approach equips students for professional paths in education, legal services, corporate sectors, media, government, cultural preservation, and beyond.
The secondary school graduation certificate which would admit a student to an internationally recognized university in his or her home country is normally acceptable for admission to the University of Guelph.
English Proficiency Requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6
Cambridge English: C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency - Minimum overall score of 176 with no band less than 169.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Minimum overall band score of 70
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based: minimum total score of 89 with no individual scaled score less than 21; Computer-based: minimum score of 250; Paper-based: minimum score of 600
Duolingo English Test - Minimum overall score of 110. Individual subscores may be considered.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Minimum score of 60 and no score less than 60 for any individual component
Advanced Level of the English Language Certificate Program - Successful completion of the University of Guelph, Open Learning Advanced Level of the English Language Certificate Program (Levels 9 and 10).