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Ancient & Medieval History Studies

Ancient and Medieval History examines the political, economic and social development of the Mediterranean world and western Europe from the 4th century to the 15th century C.E.

Key Skills & Knowledge

Appreciation and awareness of cultural differences: Exposure to different cultural environments; appreciation and awareness of cultural differences through the influence of different historical factors.

Research: Synthesize a large amount of information and draw conclusions based on that information; data collection; process and synthesize vast amounts of historical data and apply where relevant; interpret research and data; forecast possible future trends.

Historical knowledge: Knowledge of the history of various geographical areas and time periods; Knowledge of various geographical areas and time periods; understand and interpret both the past and the present.

Interdisciplinary perspective: Place current events in cultural, social and historical context; Understanding of the influence of “perspective” on facts; a sense of “sequence” and interrelationship between events.

Project management and team work: Mediate in disputes and conflicts; listen objectively; make keen observations, solve problems, and make appropriate decisions.

Sample Job Titles

Please note some of these positions may require further training, certification or education. Check out the occupational profiles to review the full details for the occupations that interest you at alis.alberta.ca/occinfo

  • Admissions Officer
  • Archivist / Archivist Assistant
  • Bibliographer
  • Biographer
  • Cataloguer
  • Conservator
  • Cryptologist
  • Curator
  • Cybrarian
  • Historian
  • Historic Interpreter
  • Historic Site Administrator /  Officer
  • Intelligence Officer
  • Educational Program Coordinator
  • Exhibit Designer
  • Foreign Service Officer
  • Genealogist/ Genealogical Assistant
  • Heritage Assistant
  • Librarian / Reference Coordinator
  • Museum Educator
  • Photograph Cataloguer
  • Policy / Program Analyst
  • Preservation/Restoration Assistant
  • Projects/Program Coordinator
  • Researcher / Research Assistant
  • Restoration Assistant
  • Tour Guide / Director
  • Writer

Potential Industries

  • Aboriginal Relations
  • Antiques & Appraising
  • Archives & Libraries
  • Art Galleries & Collections
  • Business/Market Research Firms
  • Communications & Media
  • Community Development
  • Conservation/Restoration
  • Culture and Heritage
  • Database / Records Management
  • Economic Development
  • Exporting / Importing
  • Government
  • Historic Sites/Societies
  • Immigration/Multiculturalism
  • International Organizations
  • Museums
  • Non-profit & NGO organizations
  • Parks & Recreation
  • Policy Planning
  • Post-Secondary Institutions
  • Preservation
  • Research and Development
  • Teaching
  • Tourism

Did you know?

Formal Career Assessments like the Strong Interest Inventory and the Myers Briggs Type Indicator can be helpful tools for your career development.  These assessments have been used for decades to help individuals choose a major, explore career options during and upon completion of a degree and to further understand yourself in relationship to the world of work.  Inquire with Career Services if you are interested in these formal assessments.

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Key Contacts

Faculty Contact

Arts Students' Centre
Social Sciences Building, SS102
T: 403.220-6318
E: ascarts@ucalgary.ca
W: arts.ucalgary.ca/advising

Student Club: 

History Students' Association

Centre for Career and Personal Development
MacEwan Student Centre, Room 188
T: 403.220.8020
E: csstdnt@ucalgary.ca
W: https://www.ucalgary.ca/career-personal-development