Academic programme
Bachelor of Arts (History)
Admissions
Entry requirements
Review the current admission requirements associated with this programme.
- Mature age (21 years & over) together with a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
- Any other qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
- A Trained Teachers' Certificate from (CPCE) (a) 3 years Secondary - Major History/Social Studies. (b) 3 years programme - non History/Social Studies major but pass in History/Social Studies at CSEC/IGCSE/GCE 'O' level. (c) 2 years programme - Nursery or Primary with pass in History/Social Studies at CSEC/IGCSE/GCE 'O' level.
- A minimum of 5 subjects at CSEC/IGCSE/GCE 'O' level and must include English Language and History/Social Studies.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
Expand each year to review the courses currently associated with this programme.
First Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART1106 | Art, Nature and Meaning I | 4 | — |
| GEO1104 | Foundations of Human Geography | 3 | This course replaces GEO 1101, which is no longer offered. |
| GEO1101 | Introduction to Human Geography | 4 | — |
| ENG1105 | Introduction to the Use of English | 4 | — |
| HST1103 | The Organisation & Methodology of History I | 4 | — |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| WWW1201 | Elective (3 or 4 credits) | 3 | Elective: Select either a 3-credit or 4-credit course after consultation with your Head of Department. |
| HST1204 | Pre-Columbian Society to the Abolition of Slavery | 4 | — |
| HST1202 | The Organisation & Methodology of History II | 4 | — |
| ENG1205 | Use of English | 4 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| HST2100 | Foundations of World History | 4 | — |
| HST2103 | From Apprenticeship to World War II | 4 | — |
| HST2102 | History of Modern Europe 1789 - 1914 | 4 | — |
| HST2105 | Survey of Guyanese History I | 4 | — |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| WWW2201 | Elective (3 or 4 credits) | 3 | Elective: Select either a 3-credit or 4-credit course after consultation with your Head of Department. |
| HST2203 | From World War II to Present | 4 | — |
| HST2202 | History of Modern Europe 1914 - 1918 | 4 | — |
| HST2200 | Modern World History | 4 | — |
Third Year
Semester 1
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| HST3103 | A Comparative Study of Slavery | 4 | — |
| WWW3101 | Elective (3 or 4 credits) | 3 | Minor: Select either a 3-credit or 4-credit course after consultation with your Head of Department. A minimum of 20 credits must be done for a minor. |
| HST3101 | Historiography | 4 | — |
| HST3108 | Imperialism 1763-1918 | 4 | — |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| WWW3201 | Elective (3 or 4 credits) | 3 | Minor: Select either a 3-credit or 4-credit course after consultation with your Head of Department. A minimum of 20 credits must be done for a minor. |
| HST3203 | Foundation History of Guyana to 1814 | 4 | — |
| HST3208 | International Imperial History since 1918 | 4 | — |
| HST3201 | Philosophy of History | 5 | — |
Fourth Year
Semester 1
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| HST3104 | An Economic History of the Caribbean | 4 | — |
| WWW4102 | Elective (3 or 4 Credits) | 3 | Minor: Select either a 3-credit or 4-credit course after consultation with your Head of Department. A minimum of 20 credits must be done for a minor. |
| WWW4101 | Elective (3 or 4 Credits) | 3 | Minor: Select either a 3-credit or 4-credit course after consultation with your Head of Department. A minimum of 20 credits must be done for a minor. |
| HST4101 | History of Guyana 1814-1914 | 4 | — |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| WWW4201 | Elective (3 or 4 Credits) | 3 | Minor: Select either a 3-credit or 4-credit course after consultation with your Head of Department. A minimum of 20 credits must be done for a minor. |
| WWW4202 | Elective (3 or 4 Credits) | 3 | Minor: Select either a 3-credit or 4-credit course after consultation with your Head of Department. A minimum of 20 credits must be done for a minor. |
| HST4201 | History of Guyana 1900-1970 | 4 | — |
| HST4204 | World Survey of Economic History | 4 | — |