Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completion of high school/ secondary education
Degree type
Bachelor's
Key facts
- Duration4 years
- Delivery methodOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee37,992CAD
- Start dateSep
- QS Ranking#283
Program overview
What Dalhousie University says about their program:
The History programme at Dalhousie University offers a Bachelor of Arts degree that allows students to explore diverse historical perspectives. This programme is part of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and provides various options for students to pursue their interests in history.
The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including transnational history and significant historical periods. Students can take courses that span from the French Revolution to modern global history, allowing them to engage with different cultures and ideas.
This programme is ideal for those interested in understanding the complexities of human experiences throughout history. Graduates can pursue careers in education, research, and various fields that value critical thinking and historical knowledge.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- International qualifications must be equivalent to a Dalhousie University four-year bachelor's degree.
- Academic standing must be equivalent to a Dalhousie University B grade average.
English proficiency
English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.
English proficiency waivers
Documents required
- Passport
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree certificate or diploma
- Proof of English proficiency
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
- Recommendation letters
- Finance proof
- Translations
- Credential evaluations
Additional requirements
Documents
- Applicants must provide official transcripts of previous academic study
- A resume or curriculum vitae is required
Recommendations
- One letter from an academic or professional reference is needed
How to apply
Direct
Mixed deadlineApplication fee70.00 CADFee waiverNot stated for this route
Fees
Dalhousie University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Dalhousie University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.
Fee information
- Undergraduate and Postgraduate tuition
CAD$18,546 per year
Funding
A.S. Mowat Prize
- Available for international students.
- Recipients will have met all admission requirements and received an offer of admission.
- Amount
CAD$1,500
What is the cost of living near Dalhousie University?
| Category | Cost (in Canadian Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,933 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,469 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $145 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $92 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $60 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $91 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $278 |
| Books and study supplies (monthly) | $100 |
| Coffee shop drink | $6 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $16 |
| Gym membership | $60 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and educationdata.org (Editorial estimate).
Visa requirements for Dalhousie University
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