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Department of History
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Discover your edge in History
History allows you to delve into the past to better understand and shape the future. Sabina Trimble is working with Stó:lō First Nations community members to produce a digital map of their traditional lands.
Become a student Landscapes of Injustice Project
Landscapes of Injustice Inspiring courses
History student Kate Riordon interviews veteran Jim Kempling as part of HSTR426A - Veterans' Oral History . The course assists the Veterans' Oral History Project, which collects memories and stories from veterans to preserve history.
Our courses MA in Public History
UVic's new MA in Public History lets you use history outside of the classroom—like the travelling exhibits being prepared by the Landscapes of Injustice project.
Master's programs Immerse yourself in history
Opportunities like the Colonial Legacies Field School in South Africa give our students the chance to learn about how history is impacting communities today.
Field schools Research that makes an impact
From hands-on work with primary documents to the cutting edge of digital humanities, our research is grounded in our local, regional and international communities and explores topics that have relevance today.
Our research Exciting careers in history
UVic alumna Kathryn Bridge puts her history education to good use as Curator of History and Art at the Royal BC Museum.
Career possibilities previous next
Dive into the past. Shape the future. History is crucial to understanding the paths that brought societies to where they are today. It gives us the tools to reflect on who we are, where we have come from and where we might go. Exploring the past is intellectual detective work—engaging, challenging and stimulating.
Whether you participate in field schools abroad, dig into archives, get involved in local and Indigenous community outreach or participate in digital mapping and public history projects, UVic history offers dynamic learning opportunities that will transform you.
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