Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor of Arts
4 years
Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Why study History at UBC Okanagan?
Understand the present by studying the past. Read broadly, think analytically, write effectively and inform policy. Historians examine evidence and arguments to understand the relationship between ideas and actions, as well as individuals and social institutions.
Embrace experiential learning. Assist with a research project on labour migration in Cold War Europe, the history of science and technology, or social movements in the Global South—just some of the topics award-winning UBC historians are exploring.
Careers and Outcomes
UBC degrees are respected by employers around the globe. Program graduates will have the skills to pursue a career in a variety of fields like,
- Heritage coordinator
- Diplomat
- Preservation/Restoration specialist
- Foreign service
- Archivist
- Historical interpreter
- Media / Historical consulting
- Museum administrator
- Genealogical researcher
- Curator/Collection manager
- Public policy analyst
- Corporate historian
- Resettlement worker
- Conservator
- Community development coordinator
- Cultural affairs specialist
- Community program manager / Community engagement
- Communications specialist
- Research assistant
- Indigenous enhancement support worker
- Community engagement
- University administration
- Journalist
- Technical writer
- Video game writer
- Historical fiction writer
- Teacher
- Lawyer
- Political aide
- Appraiser
- International development coordinator
- Museum educator / programmer
- Heritage event planner
- Documentary editor
- Immigration officer
Experiential Learning
Expand your horizons while studying abroad, conducting meaningful research, or working in the community with your UBC colleague.
Learn more about Co-op, Go Global and Undergraduate Research Awards opportunities at Experiential Education.
Follow your ideas and jump-start your career:
- Pursue innovative and original research as part of the Undergraduate Research Awards.
- Volunteer as a research assistant or pursue directed studies or honours opportunities, some of the many opportunities for undergraduate students to gain valuable research experience.
Travel to conferences or competitions with financial assistance made available through the Tuum Est Student Initiative Fund, which provides financial support up to $3,500.
Global and Close-Knit
At UBC Okanagan, you gain all the benefits of attending a globally ranked, top 5% university while studying in a close-knit learning community. 50% of graduates, from all across the globe, choose to stay in the region.
Discover the Okanagan
A diverse natural region with sandy beaches, beautiful farms, vineyards, orchards and snow-capped mountains, the Okanagan is an inspirational landscape perfect for those seeking leisure or outdoor adventure.
UBC's Okanagan campus borders the dynamic city of Kelowna, a hub of economic development with a population of more than 150,000 people— the fourth fastest-growing population in Canada.
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