Bachelor of Arts in History — study plan
- Credit hours
- 126
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 54
- Degree
- bachelor
The Bachelor of Arts in History study plan at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 126 credit hours across 54 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 - Semester 1 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ISLM-181 | Creed and Family in Islam | 2 |
| ARAB-101 | Applied Syntax | 2 |
| ENGL-104 | English Language 1 | 4 |
| STAT-103 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| LRSK-105 | Learning and Communication Skills | 2 |
| HIST-102 | Introduction to Humanities | 2 |
Year 1 - Semester 2 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ISLM-282 | Islamic Ethics and Values | 2 |
| ENGL-109 | English Language 2 | 4 |
| ARAB-182 | Arabic Language Skills | 2 |
| SOCS-110 | Social Behavior | 2 |
| HIST-106 | Civilization and Arts | 2 |
| GEOG-108 | Geography of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | 2 |
| COMP-107 | Computer Skills | 3 |
Year 2 - Semester 1 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST-201 | History and Civilizations of Ancient Near East | 3 |
| HIST-202 | Ancient History of Arabian Peninsula | 3 |
| HIST-203 | History and Civilization of the Greeks and Romans | 3 |
| HIST-204 | History of the Prophet's Biography (Seerah) | 3 |
| HIST-205 | Approach to History | 2 |
| HIST-281 | History and Civilization of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | 2 |
Year 2 - Semester 2 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST-206 | History and Civilizations of Near East in Hellenistic and Roman Periods | 3 |
| HIST-207 | Ancient History of Arabian Gulf | 2 |
| HIST-208 | History of Byzantine State | 2 |
| HIST-209 | History of Orthodox Caliphs | 2 |
| ARCHL-210 | Approach to Archaeology | 2 |
| TOUR-211 | Approach to Tourism Industry | 2 |
Year 3 - Semester 1 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST-301 | History and Civilization of Europe in the Middle Ages | 3 |
| HIST-302 | History of Umayyad State | 2 |
| HIST-303 | History of Arabian Gulf in the Islamic Era | 2 |
| HIST-304 | History of Orientalism | 3 |
| HIST-305 | Skills of Historian | 3 |
| HIST-306 | Methods of Historical Research | 2 |
| BUS-381 | Entrepreneurship | 2 |
Year 3 - Semester 2 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST-307 | History of Abbasid State I | 2 |
| HIST-308 | History of Morocco and Al-Andalus | 3 |
| HIST-309 | History of the Ayyubids and Mamluks | 2 |
| HIST-310 | History of Ottoman State | 2 |
| HIST-311 | Modern and Contemporary History of Arabian Gulf and Southern Peninsula | 3 |
| HIST-312 | Modern History of KSA | 2 |
| ELEC-1 | Elective Course 1 | 2 |
Year 4 - Semester 1 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST-401 | History of the Abbasid State 2 | 2 |
| HIST-402 | Modern & Contemporary History of Europe | 3 |
| HIST-403 | Modern & Contemporary History of Arab | 3 |
| HIST-404 | Contemporary History of KSA | 2 |
| HIST-405 | Economic and Social History | 2 |
| HIST-406 | Graduation Project 1 | 1 |
| ELEC-2 | Elective Course 2 | 2 |
Year 4 - Semester 2 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST-407 | Modern & Contemporary History of Asia | 2 |
| HIST-408 | Modern and Contemporary History of the Americas | 2 |
| HIST-409 | Modern & Contemporary History of Africa | 3 |
| HIST-410 | Economic and Social History of KSA | 2 |
| HIST-414 | Graduation Research Project 2 | 2 |
| HIST-411 | Visual History | 2 |
| HIST-412 | Environmental History | 2 |
| HIST-413 | Field History | 2 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Bachelor of Arts in History
How many credit hours is Bachelor of Arts in History at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University?
Bachelor of Arts in History at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University requires completing 126 credit hours to graduate, spread across 54 courses.
How many years is Bachelor of Arts in History at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University?
The study plan for Bachelor of Arts in History spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Bachelor of Arts in History award?
Bachelor of Arts in History at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 126 credit hours.
Is Bachelor of Arts in History offered at other universities?
Yes, Bachelor of Arts in History is offered at at least 1 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.