MA in History — study plan
Doha Institute for Graduate Studies School of Social Sciences and Humanities
- Credit hours
- 42
- Levels
- 5
- Courses
- 22
- Degree
- master
The MA in History study plan at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies is an accredited master programme spanning about 3 years (5 academic levels), requiring 42 credit hours across 22 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Program Requirements: Compulsory Courses (21 credit hours) 21 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST610 | Issues in Ottoman History | 3 |
| HIST611 | Historiographies | 3 |
| HIST612 | Reading Historical Documents | 3 |
| HIST613 | Arab and Islamic Historiography | 3 |
| HIST614 | Reform and Modernization in the Arab and Islamic World | 3 |
| HIST615 | History and Memory | 3 |
| HIST617 | Research Seminar | 3 |
School Requirements: Cross-Disciplinary Course (3 credit hours) 3 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOSH601 | Issues in Social Sciences and Humanities | 3 |
School Requirements: Free Electives (3 credit hours) 3 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| - | Free elective course from any program in the Institute's two schools Elective | 3 |
Program Electives — students choose two courses (6 credit hours) 36 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST625 | Contemporary Nationalist Movements in the Arab World Elective | 3 |
| HIST626 | Transformations in Europe: Their Repercussions in the Islamic World Elective | 3 |
| HIST627 | Political and Cultural Institutions in the Islamic World Elective | 3 |
| HIST622 | History of the Present Time Elective | 3 |
| HIST628 | Colonialism and Liberation Movements Elective | 3 |
| HIST640 | History of Ideas in the Arab and Islamic World Elective | 3 |
| HIST630 | The Palestinian Cause Elective | 3 |
| HIST637 | History and Philosophy Elective | 3 |
| HIST638 | Nation, State, and Religion in Modern Arab Thought Elective | 3 |
| HIST639 | Europe and the Islamic World Elective | 3 |
| HIST645 | History, Philosophy, and the Social Sciences: Epistemic and Methodological Relations Elective | 3 |
| HIST646 | History of Emancipatory Ideas Elective | 3 |
Master's Thesis (9 credit hours) 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST699 | Master's Thesis | 9 |
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 MA in History
How many credit hours is MA in History at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies?
MA in History at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies requires completing 42 credit hours to graduate, spread across 22 courses.
How many years is MA in History at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies?
The study plan for MA in History spans about 3 years (5 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does MA in History award?
MA in History at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies awards a Master's degree after completing 42 credit hours.
Is MA in History offered at other universities?
Yes, MA 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.