Earn a Bachelor of Arts in History with Laurentian Online
Complete your History degree online, on your terms.
Develop the critical analytical and research skills required to understand historical events, and how moments of the past come to shape the future – all online, on your schedule.
Laurentian Online courses are created and peer-reviewed by faculty members and national research experts to ensure they yield the same great learning outcomes as on-campus courses.
When you study History online, you can choose courses that cover a broad range of topics, including medieval times, Indigenous peoples, pop culture and social movements, warfare, religion, women and family dynamics, and crime.
Conduct Real Research from Primary Sources
Develop the practical skills required to think like a professional historian by digging into books, newspapers, census records, and historical artifacts.
Learn From the Experts
Learn from real historians and researchers who are actively working and passionate about their field, in small classes that foster lasting professional connections.
Advance Your Career
Prepare for the modern job market with the analytical, research, and communication skills needed across many industries, from museums and archives to government and non-profit organizations.
Study Your Way
Laurentian Online offers multiple ways to study History at the undergraduate level. You could complete any of the following:
- Major: History will be your main area of study, accounting for 42 credits of the 120 credits required to graduate with a 4-year degree.
- Concentration: History will be your main area of study, accounting for 36 credits of the 90 credits required to graduate with a 3-year degree.
- Minor: History will be an additional component to your studies, worth 24 credits. Available in both English and French!
Why Laurentian Online?
Manage Your Schedule
Laurentian Online courses are delivered asynchronously, meaning you can complete your weekly classes on your own time, when it works best for you.
Save on Costs
Remote learning lets you cut the costs of commuting to campus and taking time off work to pursue your studies. Plus, you can still benefit from our scholarships and bursaries!
Access Student Services
Laurentian Online students have access to almost all the same services offered on campus. Benefit from academic advising, learning assistance, accessibility services, peer counselling, and more.
Curious where a History degree can take you?
Get more information about the program, Laurentian Online, and your degree options for distance learning.
Questions? Contact us!
Get in touch with one of our friendly recruitment team members, and they'll be more than happy to help.
Ready to take the next step?
Laurentian graduates benefit from unparalleled employment outcomes, supported by a 98% post-graduation employment rate.
You'll be in great company.
