History and Civilization — study plan
- Credit hours
- 131
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 45
- Degree
- bachelor
The History and Civilization study plan at King Faisal University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 131 credit hours across 45 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 7402111 | Arabic Language (1) | 3 |
| 7403211 | Basic English Language | 3 |
| 7404111 | Introduction to History | 3 |
| 7405261 | Geography of Saudi Arabia | 3 |
| 7407131 | Introduction to Media | 3 |
Level 2 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 7406211 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| --- | Library and Information Research Skills | 3 |
| --- | Computer Skills | 3 |
| --- | College Elective Requirement | 3 |
| --- | College Elective Requirement | 3 |
Level 3 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| --- | College Elective Requirement | 3 |
| --- | Historical Research Methods | 3 |
| --- | History of the Prophetic Biography | 3 |
| --- | The Ancient Near East and its Civilization | 3 |
| --- | Ancient History of the Arabian Peninsula | 3 |
| --- | Europe in the Middle Ages and its Civilization | 3 |
Level 4 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1900101 | Creed and Contemporary Doctrines | 2 |
| --- | History of Greece and Rome | 3 |
| --- | Ancient History of the Arabian Gulf | 3 |
| --- | History of the Rightly-Guided Caliphs | 3 |
| --- | History of Islamic Systems | 3 |
| --- | History of the Byzantine State | 3 |
Level 5 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| --- | Contemporary Cultural Issues | 2 |
| --- | History of the Umayyad State | 3 |
| --- | Education in Islamic Civilization | 3 |
| --- | The Saudi State in its Two Eras | 3 |
| --- | Modern and Contemporary History of Europe | 3 |
| --- | History and Civilization Program Elective | 3 |
Level 6 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| --- | University Elective Requirement | 2 |
| --- | History of the Islamic Maghreb and Andalusia | 3 |
| --- | History of the Abbasid State 1 | 3 |
| --- | History of the Ottoman State | 3 |
| --- | Modern and Contemporary Arabian Gulf | 3 |
| --- | History and Civilization Program Elective | 3 |
Level 7 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| --- | University Elective Requirement | 2 |
| --- | History of the Abbasid State 2 | 3 |
| --- | History of the Ayyubids and Mamluks | 3 |
| --- | Modern and Contemporary History of the Americas | 3 |
| --- | Modern and Contemporary History of the Arabs | 3 |
| --- | History and Civilization Program Elective | 3 |
Level 8 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| --- | History of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | 3 |
| --- | Modern and Contemporary History of Asia | 3 |
| --- | Graduation Project | 3 |
| --- | History and Civilization Program Elective | 3 |
| --- | Free Elective Course | 3 |
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 History and Civilization
How many credit hours is History and Civilization at King Faisal University?
History and Civilization at King Faisal University requires completing 131 credit hours to graduate, spread across 45 courses.
How many years is History and Civilization at King Faisal University?
The study plan for History and Civilization spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does History and Civilization award?
History and Civilization at King Faisal University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 131 credit hours.
Is History and Civilization offered at other universities?
Yes, History and Civilization is offered at at least 2 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.