History and International Studies
Academic Contributors
- Khondker Iftekhar Iqbal (Programme Leader)
- Nani Suryani Binti Hj Abu Bakar (Coordinator)
- Asiyah Az-Zahra Binti Ahmad Kumpoh
- Hj Awg Asbol Bin Hj Mail
- Johannes Kurz
- Rommel Curaming
Degrees Offered
- BA in History and International Studies
- MA in Historical Studies by Research
- PhD in Historical Studies
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.
The following modules must be taken as core for the the History and International Studies Single Major:
Core Modules
Option Modules