Bachelor of Arts in History — study plan
King Saud University College of Humanities and Social Sciences (formerly Arts)
- Credit hours
- 128
- Levels
- 13
- Courses
- 73
- Degree
- bachelor
The Bachelor of Arts in History study plan at King Saud University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 7 years (13 academic levels), requiring 128 credit hours across 73 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 101 عرب | Language Skills | 2 |
| 111 ترخ | Introduction to the Science of History | 2 |
| 123 ترخ | History of the Greeks and Romans | 3 |
| 131 ترخ | History of the Ancient Near East (1) | 3 |
| 141 ترخ | Ancient History of the Arabian Peninsula | 3 |
Level 2 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 103 عرب | Arabic Composition | 2 |
| 101 نجم | English Language | 3 |
| 145 ترخ | The Prophetic Biography | 2 |
| 146 ترخ | History of the Rightly-Guided Caliphs | 2 |
| 221 ترخ | History of the Sasanian Empire | 3 |
| 311 ترخ | Historical Research Methodology | 2 |
| 101 سلم | Introduction to Islamic Culture | 2 |
Level 3 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 104 عرب | Literary Studies | 3 |
| 242 ترخ | History of the Umayyad State | 3 |
| 262 ترخ | History of the Byzantine Empire | 3 |
| 342 ترخ | History of Al-Andalus | 3 |
| 102 سلم | Islam and Society Building | 2 |
| 201 جمع | History of Social Thought | 3 |
Level 4 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 105 عرب | Linguistic Studies | 3 |
| 261 ترخ | History of Medieval Europe | 3 |
| 341 ترخ | History of the Abbasid State | 3 |
| 348 ترخ | History of the Ayyubids and Mamluks | 3 |
| 103 سلم | The Economic System in Islam | 2 |
| 102 مكت | History of Books and Libraries | 3 |
Level 5 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 321 ترخ | The Arabian Peninsula in the Third Hijri Century (1) | 2 |
| 343 ترخ | Muslims and the Crusaders | 2 |
| 345 ترخ | Islamic States of the East | 3 |
| 346 ترخ | Islamic States of the Maghreb | 3 |
| 371 ترخ | History of Europe from the Renaissance to the Congress of Vienna | 3 |
| 472 ترخ | History of the Ottoman State | 3 |
| 104 سلم | Foundations of the Political System in Islam | 2 |
Level 6 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 244 ترخ | Economic History in the Islamic Eras | 3 |
| 322 ترخ | The Arabian Peninsula in the Third Hijri Century (2) | 2 |
| 324 ترخ | History of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (1) | 2 |
| 351 ترخ | Islamic Civilization | 3 |
| 473 ترخ | Modern Arab History | 3 |
| 474 ترخ | Modern European History (1814-1914) | 3 |
Level 7 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 226 جغر | Geography of Saudi Arabia | 3 |
| 415 ترخ | History of the Gulf and Southern Arabia (1) | 3 |
| 424 ترخ | History of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (2) | 2 |
| 475 ترخ | Contemporary Arab History | 3 |
| 483 ترخ | Contemporary European History | 3 |
| 499 ترخ | Short Dissertation | 2 |
Level 8 - Ancient Arabian Peninsula History Track (one track is chosen) 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 112 ترخ | History of Arab Tribal Migration Elective | 3 |
| 142 ترخ | Ancient History of the Arabian Peninsula (2) Elective | 3 |
| 143 ترخ | Ancient History of the Arabian Peninsula (3) Elective | 3 |
| 233 ترخ | The Arabian Peninsula in Ancient Books Elective | 3 |
| 312 ترخ | Historical Texts Elective | 3 |
Level 8 - Ancient Near East History Track (one track is chosen) 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 132 ترخ | History of the Ancient Near East (2) Elective | 3 |
| 133 ترخ | History of the Ancient Near East (3) Elective | 3 |
| 232 ترخ | History of the Ancient Near East Elective | 3 |
| 234 ترخ | Greek and Roman Civilization Elective | 3 |
| 312 ترخ | Historical Texts Elective | 3 |
Level 8 - Islamic History Track (one track is chosen) 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 112 ترخ | History of Arab Tribal Migration Elective | 3 |
| 243 ترخ | The Spread of Islam in Asia and Africa Elective | 3 |
| 312 ترخ | Historical Texts Elective | 3 |
| 319 ترخ | The Fatimid State Elective | 3 |
| 439 ترخ | The Mongols and the Islamic East Elective | 3 |
Level 8 - Islamic Civilization Track (one track is chosen) 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 253 ترخ | Historiography among Muslims Elective | 3 |
| 312 ترخ | Historical Texts Elective | 3 |
| 317 ترخ | Dhimmis in the Islamic Eras Elective | 3 |
| 352 ترخ | History of Education in the Islamic Eras Elective | 3 |
| 353 ترخ | The Impact of Islamic Civilization on Europe Elective | 3 |
Level 8 - Modern Arabian Peninsula History Track (one track is chosen) 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 112 ترخ | Special Topic in the History of Muslims of Asia and Africa Elective | 3 |
| 312 ترخ | Diplomatic History (Special Topic) Elective | 3 |
| 316 ترخ | History of the New World (Special Topic) Elective | 3 |
| 416 ترخ | Special Topic in Far East History Elective | 3 |
| 476 ترخ | Special Topic in Modern African History Elective | 3 |
Level 8 - Modern World History Track (one track is chosen) 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 418 ترخ | History of Arab Tribal Migration Elective | 3 |
| 479 ترخ | Historical Texts Elective | 3 |
| 481 ترخ | The Arabian Peninsula in Travellers' Accounts Elective | 3 |
| 482 ترخ | History of the Gulf and Southern Arabia (2) Elective | 3 |
| 485 ترخ | Special Topic in the History of the Kingdom Elective | 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 Bachelor of Arts in History
How many credit hours is Bachelor of Arts in History at King Saud University?
Bachelor of Arts in History at King Saud University requires completing 128 credit hours to graduate, spread across 73 courses.
How many years is Bachelor of Arts in History at King Saud University?
The study plan for Bachelor of Arts in History spans about 7 years (13 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Bachelor of Arts in History award?
Bachelor of Arts in History at King Saud University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 128 credit hours.
Is Bachelor of Arts in History offered at other universities?
Yes, Bachelor of Arts in History 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.