January, 2026
From January, 2025 to September, 2025
In the Associate of Arts Degree in History you will be introduced to the discipline and will be prepared for further study, either in History, or in other areas. By completing the Associate of Arts degree you will gain a broader understanding of the world in which you live and will become a more informed and engaged citizen. You can focus on a particular geographic region; however, we recommend that you complete as broad a range of courses as possible. The Associate of Arts degree can be used as an entry pathway into the Bachelor of Arts Degree in History; however, you should note that the BA only requires six credits of History at the first year level and six credits of History at the second year level. History courses are reading and writing intensive. It is therefore strongly recommended that you complete the English requirements of your degree within your first two semesters. Welcome to History at KPU! History (HIST) shares Maple 2850 with Asian Studies (ASIA), Indigenous Studies (INDG), and Policy Studies (POST). When you get a chance - or if you have any questions - please stop by. The History Department at KPU aims to provide you with a broad-based understanding of how the peoples and societies of our world today have changed over time and geographic space. In all of our history programs, you will study how peoples, cultures, economic, and political systems have together shaped the world in which we live and the debates which continue to dominate our contemporary discourse.
Career Path
The versatility of the History program at KPU provides students with valuable competencies including the ability to think critically, to demonstrate intercultural awareness, to carry out research, and to communicate clearly in a variety of formats. Below is a sample of the many occupations History graduates may pursue: Researcher, Journalist, Policy Analyst, Museum Curator, Historian, Teacher, Teaching Assistant (Social Studies or History), Museum Guide or Docent, Historical Site Interpreter, Educational Program Assistant (Humanities), Library Technician (Archives or History Collections), Research Assistant (Historical Projects), Genealogy Research Assistant, Editorial Assistant (History Publications).
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Kwantlen Polytechnic University below
1. WASSCE/A level Certificate
2. School Transcript
3. Passport
4. Recommendation Letter
Kwantlen Polytechnic University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principal language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit
1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.
From January, 2025 to September, 2025
From January, 2025 to February, 2026
From May, 2025 to May, 2026
From January, 2026 to September, 2026