Faculty of Humanities and Education
The programme offers students an opportunity to conduct independent research under supervision, having acquired knowledge and skills from courses in theory and methodology. During the programme, students get to present their findings at seminar papers to the History Forum (2 for MPhil and 3 for PhD). This allows them to engage with the wider faculty to refine their research project. The research is in the form of a Thesis – 50,000 words for MPhil students and 80,000 words for PhD. students. See guidelines.
Students will:
Our Department does research in several areas. Some of our research focuses on:
And we host SIX projects:
Skills of the Historian include: research, critical thinking, problem solving, oral and written communication. Careers can be found in areas such as:
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Our degree is internationally recognized with our graduates going on to teach at universities worldwide. We offer a quality learning environment with small class sizes taught by full-time international faculty in an island replete with historic houses and museums, a slave burial ground, and libraries which house historical material dating back to the 17th century.
We welcome local, international and regional students.
Candidates registered on a full-time basis will be expected to present their thesis in not less than four (4) semesters and not more than five (5) calendar years after registration. Candidates registered part-time will be expected to present their thesis in not less than six (6) semesters and not more than seven (7) calendar years after registration.
You will need to complete the: (1)course requirements; (2) seminar requirements; and (3) thesis (and oral examination for the PhD).
Each MPhil candidate will present at least two (2) open seminars. The first seminar presentation should normally be the student’s research proposal. MPhil candidates must present a second seminar and PhD candidates a total of three (3) seminars before the completion of the thesis.
Each candidate must present a thesis of the appropriate size: 50,000 words for the MPhil and a maximum of 80,000 words for the PhD. A PhD candidate will also be required to submit to a viva voce (an oral examination) on the thesis submitted. See Thesis guide
Also, see Faculty Regulations for more information.
Students registered for the MPhil and PhD must complete 9 credits drawn for the following: requriements here
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1. Applicants must meet the general requirements for higher degrees as set out by the Regulations of the University, Faculty of Humanities and Education, and the Department of History and Philosophy, as approved by the Board for Graduate Studies and Research.
2. The minimum requirement for admission is normally a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree.
3. Applicants who do not satisfy these requirements, may in exceptional circumstances be admitted on passing a Qualifying Examination.
4. Candidates desirous of pursuing the PhD must first register for the MPhil degree.
All candidates for the MPhil. and PhD must complete a Common First Year. Students will be expected to audit courses covering historiography, methodology and theory. In addition, each candidate will be expected, with the guidance of the assigned Supervisor, to complete an extensive research proposal.
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In addition to the satisfactory completion of the Common First Year, candidates must present a thesis of not more than 50,000 words (excluding notes and bibliography) on an approved topic. The Examiners may recommend the waiver of an Oral Examination.
