Hands On History @ Carleton

Our students make history, they don’t just read it. 

Essays are just one way to explore the past.  Students at Carleton also write scripts, curate online exhibits, construct immersive digital projects, and produce documentary films. They engage with history in the real world through co-op and practicum opportunities for undergraduates and paid internships for public history MA students. These experiences prepare students for employment in a wide variety of cultural institutions.

Visit our student projects webpage for some examples of undergraduate work.  See examples of graduate research, and news posts about our grad students, and recent grads. Digital work is showcased at the DH@CWorks website.

Victoria, a recent graduate from the BA Honours program, describes the hands-on work experience she has acquired through our practicum in the video below.