History and International Studies
Academic Contributors
- Abdillah Noh (Programme Leader)
- Khondker Iftekhar Iqbal (Coordinator)
- Hj Awg Asbol Bin Hj Mail
- Hjh Asiyah Az-Zahra Binti Ahmad Kumpoh
- Nani Suryani Binti Hj Abu Bakar
- Rommel Curaming
Degrees Offered
- Bachelor of Arts in History and International Studies
- Master of Arts in History by Research
- PhD in History
Programme Description
The major in History and International Studies programme at UBD combines the long-established and more recent ideas and approaches to the study of the past. Using innovative methods in teaching and curriculum design envisioned in the GenNext, it provides students with the opportunities to gain a broad understanding of history and international affairs. It also seeks to equip them with analytical and methodological skills necessary to evaluate sources and craft historical narratives and analysis. At the same time, it instills in the students the critical awareness of the manifestations and applications of history in the contemporary world and domestic public sphere. MA in Historical Studies by Research and PhD in Historical Studies programmes offer students the opportunity to work with at least two supervisors to undertake critical and advanced historical research in a view to make original contribution in a chosen topic.
Programme Highlights
The History and International Studies Programme (HIS) presents a team of highly qualified and experienced teaching staff engaged in teaching and supervision at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Within its learning environment, HIS is keen to apply rigorous historical methods, interdisciplinary approach, comparative lens and global perspective.
Careers
This programme seeks to equip students with practical and analytical tools that prepare them for a wide range of professional responsibilities and excellence in fields such as teaching, journalism, leadership, research, public administration, foreign service or diplomacy, museum and archive administration and library work, among other professions.
Single Major
In order to graduate with a Single Major in History and International Studies, a student will need to have successfully completed a minimum of 72 Modular Credits within 4 to 6 years.
Please take note: the History and International Studies major recently went through some revisions. As such, all students enrolled from August 2021 onwards will be under the revised programme. Please use the tabs below to see the core and option modules for the relevant intake.
Core Modules
Option Modules
Core Modules
Option Modules