Why did the Soviet Union collapse? Has the role of women in society changed? Why has Quebec nationalism been so persistent? How did the European enlightenment affect the way we think about the world around us? How did colonialism shape the modern global economy? Where does Manitoba fit into all these developments?

The past is always with us. Historians unearth and analyze the past in order to understand how societies change and how political and social institutions develop. For you, the study of history provides an opportunity to delve into the past – recent and distant – and to develop reading, writing and analytical skills that will serve you well in your chosen careers in the “information age”.

Special Features

Resources available to students include the Brandon University Archives with its broad collection of materials relating to both the history of Brandon University and the social history of southwestern Manitoba.

Summer employment opportunities in the Brandon University Archives are periodically available to senior history students.