This bidisciplinary program allows you to understand how events, social movements and institutions have shaped societies, while analyzing the political dynamics that influence today’s world. You will develop strong skills in research, critical analysis and the synthesis of complex information, while deepening your understanding of democracy, public policy and power relations.

The University of Ottawa offers a unique learning environment to study history and political science in the heart of the federal capital. This proximity to the political and institutional ecosystem enriches your education and helps you connect the analysis of our past with contemporary issues.

You will learn to examine current challenges with the perspective needed to understand their origins and trajectories. This education prepares you to contribute to better-informed public debates, more thoughtful policies and a more nuanced understanding of societies and the communities that make them up.

This program can lead to a wide range of careers in the public, parapublic, heritage, community, international and private sectors, including:

• Public policy analyst
• Government program officer
• Historian in a public, institutional or cultural context
• Public affairs or political advisor
• Researcher, analyst or writer specializing in historical and political issues
• Heritage interpreter or cultural project officer
• Regional or international development officer