News - Humanities Careers & Experience

March 28, 2024

New Humanities Skills Certificate Connects Dots Between Classroom and Workplace

The Faculty of Humanities is introducing a new certificate that will help students connect the skills they’re already learning in their degree programs to practical, hands-on experiences. Graduates from the Faculty of Humanities have skills that are highly in demand by employers! Read the full story here!

May 29, 2023

Experiential Learning Showcase: English 3NN3

In Winter 2023, students had the opportunity to create experiential learning projects based on course material. Students painted, made music, put on a play, created an interactive computer game, and more to demonstrate their understanding of the romantic literary genre of medieval England. Read the full story here!

March 27, 2023

Game Changers: Humanities students work with the Faculty of Science to help new profs communicate their research

For the second piece in our Game Changers series, and to mark National Co-op and Work Integrated Learning month, we’re focusing on five Humanities students who are completing internships with McMaster’s Faculty of Science – helping build bridges between faculties and also working with scientists to better communicate their work and attract graduate students to their … Continued

October 26, 2022

Coming Soon: Experiential Education Community of Practice

The Faculty of Humanities is excited to announce the creation of the Experiential Education Community of Practice. The Community of Practice will bring together faculty and staff who are involved in experiential education to share experiences, brainstorm ideas, and ultimately build capacity for experiential learning opportunities within the Faculty of Humanities. It will be jointly … Continued

February 3, 2022

Apply now for the Humanities Career Apprenticeship!

Are you a fourth-year student looking for a 12-month, paid, career-related, employment opportunity in Hamilton starting after you graduate? Humanities Career Apprenticeship postings are now accepting your applications! Here is what you get as part of the apprenticeship program: A 12-month, paid, career-related, employment opportunity in Hamilton starting in May Support with your … Continued

January 31, 2022

Faculty of Humanities launches new internship program

Faculty of Humanities students hoping to explore their career options and find paid work experience while they’re still in school have a brand-new option this year: a dedicated internship program designed specifically for them. All internships are paid, with salaries ranging from minimum wage to $25 per hour, depending on the the skills required in the … Continued

September 1, 2021

Welcome to our new site!

We welcome you to the new Humanities Careers & Experience website. This site is a resource for students, faculty and employers with our primary goal of supporting students as they make important career-related decisions and prepare to transition from academics to the workplace. We invite you to explore the new site!