Bachelor of Arts in History
This programme is designed to expose students to a wide variety of historical knowledge so that they are able to understand the nature and importance of history. More specifically, the programme aims at equipping students with research and analytical skills for the production and dissemination of historical knowledge, enhancing students’ ability to appreciate the diversity of global historical and cultural experiences and inculcating in student’s patriotism and qualities of good leadership. The courses in the programme include surveys of world history, general histories of Africa, Kenya, Europe, Latin America, Asia, United States of America and the developing nations. Students are also introduced to research methods in history and historical thought. Finally, the programme offers specific courses in economic, political, environmental, medical, intellectual and gender history. All BA History students must take all CORE courses. (This programme current is under review process, so is not offered until further notes)
Programme Summary
Programmes Informations
Level 1
Code | Titles |
OHI 131 | Introduction to African History |
OHI 132 | History of Tanzania |
OHI 133 | Theory and Practice in Africa History |
OHI 134 | The Political History of Zanzibar |
OHI 135 | Themes in African Prehistory |
OHI 136 | Development of Political Philosophy |
OPR 121 | Introduction to Critical Thinking and Argumentation |
OFC 017: | Communication Skills |
OCP 100: | Introduction to Computer |
Level 2
Course Codes | Course Title |
OHI 231 | History of East Africa |
OHI 232 | History West Africa |
OHI 233 | Europe since the 19th Century |
OHI 234*: | Globalization and African History |
OHI 235 | History of South Africa to Recent Past |
OHI 236 | History of USA |
OHI 237 | Development of Political Philosophy |
OPR 222 | History and Development of African Philosophy |
*Not on offer in this academic year.
Level 3
Course Codes | Course Title |
OHI 331 | Africa and the Black Diaspora |
OHI 332 | History of Central Africa |
OHI 333 | History of North Africa |
OHI 335*: | The History of Africa and World Religions |
OHI 336*: | Dissertation |
*Not on offer in this academic year.