Program Overview
The B.A. History program at the University of Maiduguri provides students with a comprehensive understanding of historical processes, events, and their impact on contemporary societies. The program emphasizes critical thinking, research skills, and analytical writing.
Program Duration
4 years (8 semesters)
Degree Awarded
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History
Student Capacity
140 students per session
Accreditation
NUC Accredited
Program Objectives
- Develop critical understanding of historical events and processes
- Equip students with research and analytical skills
- Foster appreciation for cultural heritage and diversity
- Prepare graduates for diverse career opportunities
- Encourage independent thinking and intellectual curiosity
Year 1 - 100 Level (B.A. History)
First Semester 17 Units
- GST 111 Communication in English 2 Units (LH 30)
- HIS 101 Introduction to History 3 Units (LH 45)
- HIS 103 History of Human Evolution 2 Units (LH 30)
- HIS 105 Major World Civilisations 2 Units (LH 30)
- UNIMAID-HIS 107 African Pre-Colonial Military History 3 Units (LH 45)
- UNIMAID-HIS 109 Introduction to Intellectual History 3 Units (LH 45)
- UNIMAID-HIS 111 Archaeology of the Lake-Chad Region 2 Units (LH 30)
Second Semester 13 Units
- GST 112 Nigerian Peoples and Culture 2 Units (LH 30)
- HIS 102 History of West Africa from 1000 A.D. - 1500 3 Units (LH 45)
- HIS 104 Introduction to Economic History 2 Units (LH 30)
- HIS 106 Archaeology of Nigeria 2 Units (LH 30)
- HIS 108 Africans in the Diaspora from Antiquity 2 Units (LH 30)
- UNIMAID-HIS 110 History of Yerwa (Maiduguri) since 1907 2 Units (LH 30)
Year 2 - 200 Level (B.A. History)
First Semester 16 Units
- ENT 211 Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2 Units (LH 30)
- FAC 201 Digital Humanities: Application of Computer to the Arts 2 Units (LH 30)
- HIS 201 Nigeria from 1000 – 1900 3 Units (LH 45)
- HIS 203 Global History of Slavery and the Slave Trade 3 Units (LH 45)
- UNIMAID-HIS 205 West Africa Under Colonial Rule 3 Units (LH 45)
- UNIMAID-HIS 207 The Americas Since 1750 2 Units (LH 30)
Second Semester 14 Units
- GST 212 Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence 2 Units (LH 30)
- FAC 202 The Arts and Other Disciplines 2 Units (LH 30)
- HIS 202 Economic History of Nigeria in the 19th Century 3 Units (LH 45)
- HIS 204 History of Islam and Christianity in West Africa from 1500 to 1900 3 Units (LH 45)
- UNIMAID-HIS 206 History of the Ottoman Empire and North Africa Since 1590 3 Units (LH 45)
- UNIMAID-HIS 208 African Political Thought 2 Units (LH 30)
Year 3 - 300 Level (B.A. History)
First Semester 14 Units
- FAC 301 Research Methodology in the Arts 2 Units (LH 30)
- HIS 301 Nigeria from 1900 – 1970 3 Units (LH 45)
- HIS 303 The Practice of History/Internship 3 Units (LH 45)
- UNIMAID-HIS 305 Asia in the 19th and 20th Centuries 2 Units (LH 30)
- UNIMAID-HIS 307 History of Major Political Ideas 2 Units (LH 30)
- UNIMAID-HIS 309 Military History of Nigeria, 1863-1960 2 Units (LH 30)
Second Semester 16 Units
- GST 312 Peace and Conflict Resolution 2 Units (LH 30)
- ENT 312 Venture Creation 2 Units (LH 30)
- FAC 302 Theories in the Arts 2 Units (LH 30)
- HIS 302 History Research Methods, Script Writing and Digital History Workshop (Entrepreneurship Specific Course) 4 Units (LH 60)
- HIS 304 Women in History up to the 21st Century 2 Units (LH 30)
- HIS 306 History of the Industrial Revolutions from 1750 to 2010 2 Units (LH 30)
- UNIMAID-HIS 308 History of Islamic Political Thought 2 Units (LH 30)
Year 4 - 400 Level (B.A. History)
First Semester 18 Units
- HIS 401 Nigeria from 1970 to the present 3 Units (LH 45)
- HIS 403 Learning from the Past: Applied History, Critical Thinking and Decision Making 3 Units (LH 45)
- HIS 405 Special Paper (Local History) 3 Units (LH 45)
- HIS 407 Long Essay 6 Units (LH 90)
- UNIMAID-HIS 409 Upper Benue Valley 3 Units (LH 45)
Second Semester 12 Units
- HIS 402 Economic History of Nigeria in the 20th Century 3 Units (LH 45)
- HIS 404 Philosophy of History 2 Units (LH 30)
- HIS 406 Nation Building in Nigeria Since 1945 2 Units (LH 30)
- UNIMAID-HIS 408 Kanem-Borno up to 1808 3 Units (LH 45)
- UNIMAID-HIS 410 Military History of Nigeria Since 1960 2 Units (LH 30)
PART I / 100 Level (B.A. History and Diplomatic Studies) 30 Units
- GST 111 Communication in English 2 Units (LH 30)
- GST 112 Nigerian Peoples and Culture 2 Units (LH 30)
- HIS 101 Introduction to History 3 Units (LH 45)
- HIS 102 History of West Africa from 1000 A.D. - 1500 3 Units (LH 45)
- HIS 103 History of Human Evolution 2 Units (LH 30)
- HIS 104 Introduction to Economic History 2 Units (LH 30)
- HIS 105 Major World Civilisations 2 Units (LH 30)
- HIS 106 Archaeology of Nigeria 2 Units (LH 30)
- HIS 108 Africans in the Diaspora from Antiquity 2 Units (LH 30)
- UNIMAID-HIS 127 Introduction to Strategic Studies 3 Units (LH 45)
- UNIMAID-HIS 129 Europe to the Age of Revolutions 2 Units (LH 30)
- UNIMAID-HIS 130 Introduction to Gender Studies 2 Units (LH 30)
- UNIMAID-HIS 131 Introduction to International Relations and Diplomacy 3 Units (LH 45)
Total Units: 30
200 Level (B.A. History and Diplomatic Studies) 30 Units
- ENT 211 Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2 Units (LH 30)
- GST 212 Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence 2 Units (LH 30)
- FAC 201 Digital Humanities: Application of Computer to the Arts 2 Units (LH 30)
- FAC 202 The Arts and Other Disciplines 2 Units (LH 30)
- HIS 201 Nigeria from 1000 – 1900 3 Units (LH 45)
- HIS 202 Economic History of Nigeria in the 19th Century 3 Units (LH 45)
- HIS 203 Global History of Slavery and the Slave Trade 3 Units (LH 45)
- HIS 204 History of Islam and Christianity in West Africa from 1500 to 1900 3 Units (LH 45)
- UNIMAID-HIS 225 Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Diplomacy of the Global South 3 Units (LH 45)
- UNIMAID-HIS 226 Evolution of British Empire into the Commonwealth of Nations 2 Units (LH 30)
- UNIMAID-HIS 227 Globalisation 2 Units (LH 30)
- UNIMAID-HIS 228 Europe from the French Revolution to the 2nd World War 3 Units (LH 45)
Total Units: 30
300 Level (B.A. History and Diplomatic Studies) 30 Units
- GST 312 Peace and Conflict Resolution 2 Units (LH 30)
- ENT 312 Venture Creation 2 Units (LH 30)
- FAC 301 Research Methodology in the Arts 2 Units (LH 30)
- FAC 302 Theories in the Arts 2 Units (LH 30)
- HIS 301 Nigeria from 1900 – 1970 3 Units (LH 45)
- HIS 302 History Research Methods, Script Writing and Digital History Workshop (Entrepreneurship Specific Course) 4 Units (LH 60)
- HIS 303 The Practice of History/Internship 3 Units (LH 45)
- HIS 304 Women in History up to the 21st Century 2 Units (LH 30)
- HIS 306 History of the Industrial Revolutions from 1750 to 2010 2 Units (LH 30)
- UNIMAID-HIS 325 Main Trends in Global Affairs Since 1991 2 Units (LH 30)
- UNIMAID-HIS 327 Asia in the 19th and 20th Centuries 2 Units (LH 30)
- UNIMAID-HIS 328 Terrorism and International Politics 2 Units (LH 30)
- UNIMAID-HIS 329 Theory and Practice of Modern Diplomacy 2 Units (LH 30)
Total Units: 30
400 Level (B.A. History and Diplomatic Studies) 30 Units
- HIS 401 Nigeria from 1970 to the present 3 Units (LH 45)
- HIS 402 Economic History of Nigeria in the 20th Century 3 Units (LH 45)
- HIS 403 Learning from the Past: Applied History, Critical Thinking and Decision Making 3 Units (LH 45)
- HIS 404 Philosophy of History 2 Units (LH 30)
- HIS 405 Special Paper (Local History) 3 Units (LH 45)
- HIS 406 Nation Building in Nigeria Since 1945 2 Units (LH 30)
- HIS 407 Long Essay 6 Units (LH 90)
- UNIMAID-HIS 428 Regional Cooperation and Integration in Africa 2 Units (LH 30)
- UNIMAID-HIS 429 Nigerian Foreign Policy 3 Units (LH 45)
- UNIMAID-HIS 430 International Relations from 1945-1991 3 Units (LH 45)
Total Units: 30
Admission Requirements
UTME Entry
- Minimum of 5 credits in SSCE/GCE including English and Mathematics
- Credit pass in History or Government
- Minimum UTME score of 140
- UTME Subjects: English, History/Government, and any two Arts/Social Science subjects
- Post-UTME screening by the university
Direct Entry
- Two A' Level passes including History or Government
- OND/NCE with minimum of Lower Credit
- IJMB with minimum of 8 points
- First degree in related discipline (for conversion)
- Minimum of 5 O' Level credits as in UTME
Transfer Students
- Minimum CGPA of 2.50 from recognized university
- Transcript from previous institution
- Approval from both institutions
- Meet all O' Level requirements
International Students
- Equivalent qualifications approved by NUC
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL if applicable)
- Valid student visa
- Medical fitness certificate
Application Process
- Purchase and complete JAMB/UTME form
- Choose University of Maiduguri as first choice
- Select History as course of study
- Participate in UTME examination
- Register for University Post-UTME screening
- Complete admission clearance process
Note: Admission is competitive and subject to meeting cutoff marks set by the university.
Career Opportunities
History graduates develop critical thinking, research, and analytical skills that are valuable in various professional fields. Our graduates have found success in diverse sectors:
Academia
Teaching, Research, Lecturing
Public Service
Civil Service, Policy Analysis
Foreign Service
Diplomacy, International Relations
Media & Journalism
Reporting, Editing, Documentary
Museums & Archives
Curating, Preservation
Security & Intelligence
Analysis, Strategic Planning
Law
Legal Research, Advocacy
Non-Governmental Organizations
Project Management, Research
Notable Alumni
Amb. Lt.Gen T.Y. Buratai (Rtd.)
Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri
Late Hon. Babagana Wakil
Frequently Asked Questions
History graduates have diverse career opportunities in academia, civil service,
foreign service, journalism, museums, law, and NGOs. The critical thinking and
research skills developed in the program are highly valued across many sectors.
Yes, the program includes practical components such as research projects,
fieldwork (for oral history and archaeology courses), archival work, and
internship opportunities in relevant organizations.
In Years 3 and 4, students can specialize in areas such as Economic History,
Social History, Political History, International History, Strategic Studies,
or Digital History through elective courses and project research.
Yes, graduates can pursue postgraduate studies (M.A., Ph.D.) in History,
International Relations, Strategic Studies, or related disciplines. The
department offers M.A. and Ph.D. programs in History and Strategic Studies.
The department maintains a student-faculty ratio of approximately 15:1,
ensuring personalized attention. Class sizes vary from 30-50 students for
lectures and 15-20 for seminars and tutorials.
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