REVISED SCHEME OF STUDIES
(FALL AUGUST 2021)
The BS History degree is designed to provide a broad range of courses that reflects the interdisciplinary nature of the subject. The general rules for the BS program in History are the same as for all the BS programs offered at the campus of QAU.
- Duration
BS History is a four-year degree program comprising of eight regular semesters.
- Eligibility Criterion
Minimum 50% aggregate marks each in HSSC OR equivalent exams (as per IBCC equivalence).
- Academic Requirements for Degree
Regular Degree: BS History (Four Year Degree Program)
Successful completion of 131 credit hours spread over 44 Courses and one Undergraduate Thesis (Optional) in eight regular semesters.
Cut off Degree: BA (equivalent to Two Year Degree Program)
Successful completion of minimum of 63 credit hours in four regular semesters. A cumulative grade point average of 1 or more will be required to pass the degree.
Each regular semester shall be spread over eighteen weeks, 16 weeks for teaching and two weeks for preparation and the conduct of examinations. The progress of the student shall be monitored in each semester on the basis of a student’s academic performance in the semester as measured by the number of courses passed and Grade Point Average (GPA).
- Optional Courses
In addition to Compulsory and Interdisciplinary Courses, and Core Courses of History, students will complete credit hours from the courses offered at the Department from different streams of specialization. In addition, a student may also choose 4 courses of 3 credits each (4×3=12 Credits) from other Social Sciences departments with the permission of Course Coordinator and Chairperson.
Courses will be offered from the following six streams of specialization depending upon the availability of faculty:
- Pre-modern South Asia
- Modern South Asia
- History of Pakistan
- Muslim Civilization
- European History
- World History
- Undergraduate Thesis (Optional)
During the eighth and the final semester, a student may take an Undergraduate Thesis (Optional) of 6 credits hours in lieu of two courses of 3 credits each. Undergraduate thesis will be supervised by a faculty member and will be evaluated by an external examiner.
LIST OF COURSES
- Compulsory Courses
- Foundation Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Semester | Credits |
| ISL/100 | Islamic Studies | 1st | 3 |
| HI/102 | Ethics (Optional for non-Muslim students) | 1st | 3 |
| PS/100 | Pakistan Studies | 2nd | 3 |
| HI/104 | Computer Skills for Social Sciences | 1st | 2 |
| ENG/101 | English I: Reading and Writing Skills | 1st | 3 |
| ENG/102 | English II: Composition Writing | 2nd | 3 |
| ENG/201 | English III: Communication and Presentation Skills | 3rd | 3 |
| HI/108 | Introduction to History | 1st | 3 |
| HI/109 | Everyday Science | 3rd | 3 |
| HI/110 | Logic and Critical Thinking | 3rd | 3 |
| Total: 26 |
- Interdisciplinary Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Semester | Credits |
| HI/116 | Introduction to Economics | 3rd | 3 |
| HI/117 | Introduction to Geography | 2nd | 3 |
| SPIR/100 | Introduction to Political Science | 1st | 3 |
| HI/120 | Introduction to Psychology | 3rd | 3 |
| SOC/100 | Introduction to Sociology | 2nd | 3 |
| SPIR/201 | Introduction to International Relations | 4th | 3 |
| HI/123 | Introduction to Public Policy and Governance | 4th | 3 |
| Total: 21 |
- Core Courses for History
| Course Code | Course Title | Semester |
Credits |
| HI/131 | A Survey of the World Civilizations | 2nd | 3 |
| HI/132 | A Survey of the Muslim Civilization till 1258 | 4th | 3 |
| HI/133 | A Survey of European Civilization till 1900 | 3rd | 3 |
| HI/134 | The Modern World Since 1900 | 4th | 3 |
| HI/135 | History of South Asia: 600-1500 | 1st | 3 |
| HI/136 | History of South Asia: 1500-1800 | 2nd | 3 |
| HI/137 | History of South Asia: 1800-1947 | 3rd | 3 |
| HI/138 | History of Pakistan: 1947 to date | 4th | 3 |
| HI/139 | Methods of Historical Research (Theory) | 5th | 3 |
| HI/140 | Methods of Historical Research (Applied) | 6th | 3 |
| HI/141 | Philosophy of History | 7th | 3 |
| HI/142 | Historiography | 8th | 3 |
| Total: 36 |
2. Optional Courses
2.1 Stream 1: Pre-Modern South Asia
| HI/151 | Historiography on Medieval South Asia |
| HI/152 | Ancient Civilizations in India |
| HI/153 | Ancient India: From the Earliest Times till 600 AD |
| HI/154 | Religions in Premodern South Asia |
| HI/155 | Premodern Indian Political Thought till AD 1000 |
| HI/156 | Muslim Political Thought and Governance in Medieval South Asia |
| HI/157 | Social and Cultural History of Medieval South Asia |
| HI/158 | Economic History of Medieval South Asia |
| HI/159 | Intellectual History of Medieval South Asia |
| HI/160 | Scientific and Technological Developments in Medieval South Asia |
| HI/161 | Art and Architecture in Medieval South Asia |
| HI/162 | A Study of Texts and Production of History in Medieval South Asia |
| HI/163 | A Survey Course on Sufism in Medieval South Asia |
| HI/164 | Sufi Music and Poetry in Medieval South Asia |
| HI/165 | Gender and Sufism in Medieval South Asia |
| HI/166 | A Seminar Course on Premodern South Asia |
2.2 Stream 2: Modern South Asia
| HI/176 | Historiography on Modern South Asia |
| HI/177 | Colonialism in South Asia |
| HI/178 | British Colonial Governance and Institutions |
| HI/179 | Political and Constitutional Developments in Colonial India |
| HI/180 | Indian Nationalism |
| HI/181 | Muslim Nationalism in South Asia |
| HI/182 | Muslim Religious Modernism in South Asia |
| HI/183 | Evolution of Muslim Identity in South Asia |
| HI/184 | Sufism in Modern South Asia |
| HI/185 | History of Republic of India |
| HI/186 | Partition, Migration and Violence in South Asia |
| HI/187 | History of Afghanistan |
| HI/188 | Institutional Development in Republic of India |
| HI/189 | Religion and Politics in Republic of India |
| HI/190 | History of People’s Republic of Bangladesh |
| HI/191 | History of Sri Lanka |
| HI/192 | History of Nepal, Maldives and Bhutan |
| HI/193 | A Seminar Course on Modern South Asia |
2.3 Stream 3: History of Pakistan
| HI/201 | Historiography on Pakistan |
| HI/202 | Social and Cultural History of Pakistan |
| HI/203 | Constitutional Development in Pakistan |
| HI/204 | Institutional Developments in Pakistan |
| HI/205 | Religion and Politics in Pakistan |
| HI/206 | Foreign Policy of Pakistan |
| HI/207 | Economic History of Pakistan |
| HI/208 | Governance and Public Policy in Pakistan |
| HI/209 | Women and Gender in Pakistan |
| HI/210 | History of Pakistani Literature |
| HI/211 | Regional History of Pakistan: The Kashmir Issue |
| HI/212 | Regional History of Pakistan: Balochistan |
| HI/213 | Regional History of Pakistan: East Bengal |
| HI/214 | Regional History of Pakistan: FATA and Princely States |
| HI/215 | Regional History of Pakistan: Gilgit and Baltistan |
| HI/216 | Regional History of Pakistan: Khyber Pakhtunkhawa |
| HI/217 | Regional History of Pakistan: Punjab |
| HI/218 | Regional History of Pakistan: Sindh |
| HI/219 | A Seminar Course on Pakistan |
2.4 Stream 4: Muslim Civilization
| HI/226 | Historiography on Muslim Civilization |
| HI/227 | Life and Times of the Holy Prophet, 570-632 |
| HI/228 | The Birth of Muslim Civilization, Society and State in Early Islam, 570-632 |
| HI/229 | State and Society in Early Caliphate, 632-660 |
| HI/230 | State and Society under the Umayyads, 660-749 |
| HI/231 | State and Society under the Abbasids, 749-1258 |
| HI/232 | Scientific Developments of the Muslim Civilization |
| HI/233 | Literary, Cultural and Architectural Developments of the Muslim Civilization |
| HI/234 | Arab Rule in Spain |
| HI/235 | Regional Kingdoms during Late Abbasid and Post-Abbasid Periods |
| HI/236 | History of the Fatimids |
| HI/237 | History of the Ottomans |
| HI/238 | Muslim Civilization in North Africa |
| HI/239 | Muslims in Central Asia |
| HI/240 | Muslims in South East Asia |
| HI/241 | Sufism in the Early Centuries of Islam: A Survey Course |
| HI/242 | Women and Gender in Sufism |
| HI/243 | Contemporary Middle East |
| HI/244 | Muslims in the West |
| HI/245 | Women and Gender in Islam |
| HI/246 | A Seminar Course on Muslim Civilization |
| 2.5 Stream 5: European History | |
| HI/251 | Historiography on Europe |
| HI/252 | Greco-Roman Civilization |
| HI/253 | History of Medieval Europe: From Renaissance to French Revolution, 1350-1789 |
| HI/254 | History of Europe,1789-1914 |
| HI/255 | History of Europe, 1914-1945 |
| HI/256 | History of Europe, 1945 to date |
| HI/257 | History of European Colonialism |
| HI/258 | Intellectual History of Modern Europe |
| HI/259 | Economic Thought in Europe |
| HI/260 | European Political Thought |
| HI/261 | History of England |
| HI/262 | History of France |
| HI/263 | History of Germany |
| HI/264 | History of Russia |
| HI/265 | History of Scandinavia |
| HI/266 | History of Italy |
| HI/267 | History of Spain |
| HI/268 | A Seminar Course on European History |
2.6 Stream 6: World History
| Stream 6 of Specialization | |
| World History | |
| HI/275 | Historiography on World History |
| HI/276 | History of America: From Earliest Times to 1776 |
| HI/277 | History of USA,1776-1865 |
| HI/278 | History of USA,1865- to date |
| HI/279 | Foreign Policy of USA |
| HI/280 | History of Colonial Latin America, 1490-1900 |
| HI/281 | Nations in South America |
| HI/282 | History of Sub-Saharan Africa |
| HI/283 | History of Mediterranean Region |
| HI/284 | History of the USSR, 1917-1991 |
| HI/285 | History of Central Asia |
| HI/286 | History of Modern Afghanistan, 1919 to date |
| HI/287 | History of China |
| HI/288 | History of Japan |
| HI/289 | History of Modern South East Asia |
| HI/290 | History of Australia and New Zealand |
| HI/291 | A Seminar Course on World History |
Semester-wise Breakup of Courses
Semester 1
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| ISL/100 | Islamic Studies (or HI/102 Ethics) | 3 |
| HI/104 | Computer Skills for Social Sciences | 2 |
| ENG/101 | English I: Reading & Writing Skills | 3 |
| HI/108 | Introduction to History | 3 |
| SPIR/100 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| HI/135 | History of South Asia, 600-1500 | 3 |
| Total: 17 |
Semester 2
| Course Code | Course Title |
Credits |
| ENG/102 | English II: Composition Writing | 3 |
| HI/117 | Introduction to Geography | 3 |
| SOC/100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| HI/136 | History of South Asia, 1500-1800 | 3 |
| HI/131 | A Survey of the World Civilizations | 3 |
| PS/100 | Pakistan Studies | 3 |
| Total: 18 |
Semester 3
| Course Code | Course Title |
Credits |
| ENG/102 | English III: Communication and Presentation Skills | 3 |
| HI/109 | Everyday Science | 3 |
| HI/120 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| HI/137 | History of South Asia, 1800-1947 | 3 |
| HI/133 | A Survey of European Civilization | 3 |
| HI/110 | Logic and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Total: 18 |
Semester 4
| Course Code | Course Title |
Credits |
| SPIR/201 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| HI/123 | Introduction to Public Policy and Governance | 3 |
| HI/138 | History of Pakistan from 1947 to date | 3 |
| HI/134 | The Modern World Since 1900 | 3 |
| HI/132 | A Survey of the Muslim Civilization till 1258 | 3 |
| Total: 15 |
Semester 5
| Course Code | Course Title |
Credits |
| HI/139 | Methods for Historical Research (Theory) | 3 |
| HI/116 | Introduction to Economics | 3 |
| Optional Course | 3 | |
| Optional Course | 3 | |
| Optional Course | 3 | |
| Optional Course | 3 | |
| Total: 18 |
Semester 6
| Course Code | Course Title |
Credits |
| HI/140 | Methods for Historical Research (Applied) | 3 |
| Optional Course | 3 | |
| Optional Course | 3 | |
| Optional Course | 3 | |
| Optional Course | 3 | |
| Optional Course | 3 | |
| Total: 18 |
Semester 7
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| HI/141 | Philosophy of History | 3 |
| Optional Course | 3 | |
| Optional Course | 3 | |
| Optional Course | 3 | |
| Optional Course | 3 | |
| Total: 15 |
Semester 8
| Course Code | Course Title |
Credits |
| HI/142 | Historiography | 3 |
| Optional Course | 3 | |
| Optional Course | 3 | |
| Optional Course | 3 | |
| HI/150 | Undergraduate Thesis (Optional) | 6 |
| Total: 12 |
Split up of Courses at a Glance
| Courses | Semesters | Total Courses | |||||||
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | ||
| Foundation Courses | 4 | 2 | 3 | X | X | X | X | X | 9 |
| Interdisciplinary Courses | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | X | X | X | 7 |
| Core Courses for History | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Optional Courses | X | X | X | X | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 16 |
| Undergraduate Thesis (Optional) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | √ | (6 credits) |
| Total Courses | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 44 |
SCHEM OF STUDIES UPDATE
LIST OF COURSES
BS COURSES
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COMPULSORY COURSES
- Foundation Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Semester | Credits
|
| ISL/100 | Islamic Studies | 1st | 3 |
| HI/102 | Ethics (Optional for Non-Muslim Students) | 1st | 3 |
| PS/100 | Pakistan Studies | 2nd | 3 |
| HI/104 | Computer Skills for Social Sciences | 1st | 2 |
| ENG/101 | English I: Reading and Writing Skills | 1st | 3 |
| ENG/102 | English II: Composition Writing | 2nd | 3 |
| ENG/201 | English III: Communication and Presentation Skills | 3rd | 3 |
| HI/108 | Introduction to History | 1st | 3 |
| HI/201 | Everyday Science | 3rd | 3 |
| HI/202 | Logic and Critical Thinking | 3rd | 3 |
| Total: 26 |
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Interdisciplinary Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Semester | Credits
|
| HI/203 | Introduction to Economics | 3rd | 3 |
| HI/117 | Introduction to Geography | 2nd | 3 |
| SPIR/100 | Introduction to Political Science | 1st | 3 |
| HI/204 | Introduction to Psychology | 3rd | 3 |
| SOC/100 | Introduction to Sociology | 2nd | 3 |
| SPIR/201 | Introduction to International Relations | 4th | 3 |
| HI/205 | Introduction to Public Policy and Governance | 4th | 3 |
| Total: 21 |
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Core Courses for History
| Course Code | Course Title | Semester | Credits
|
| HI/131 | A Survey of the World Civilizations | 2nd | 3 |
| HI/206 | A Survey of the Muslim Civilization till 1258 | 4th | 3 |
| HI/207 | A Survey of European Civilization till 1900 | 3rd | 3 |
| HI/208 | The Modern World Since 1900 | 4th | 3 |
| HI/135 | History of South Asia: 600-1500 | 1st | 3 |
| HI/136 | History of South Asia: 1500-1800 | 2nd | 3 |
| HI/209 | History of South Asia: 1800-1947 | 3rd | 3 |
| HI/210 | History of Pakistan: 1947 to date | 4th | 3 |
| HI/301 | Methods of Historical Research (Theory) | 5th | 3 |
| HI/302 | Methods of Historical Research (Applied) | 6th | 3 |
| HI/401 | Philosophy of History | 7th | 3 |
| HI/402 | Historiography | 8th | 3 |
| Total: 36 |
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OPTIONAL COURSES
2.1 Stream 1: Pre-Modern South Asia
| HI/310 | Historiography on Medieval South Asia |
| HI/311 | Ancient Civilizations in India |
| HI/312 | Ancient India: From the Earliest Times till 600 AD |
| HI/313 | Religions in Premodern South Asia |
| HI/314 | Premodern Indian Political Thought till AD 1000 |
| HI/315 | Muslim Political Thought and Governance in Medieval South Asia |
| HI/316 | Social and Cultural History of Medieval South Asia |
| HI/317 | Economic History of Medieval South Asia |
| HI/318 | Intellectual History of Medieval South Asia |
| HI/319 | Scientific and Technological Developments in Medieval South Asia |
| HI/320 | Art and Architecture in Medieval South Asia |
| HI/321 | A Study of Texts and Production of History in Medieval South Asia |
| HI/322 | A Survey Course on Sufism in Medieval South Asia |
| HI/323 | Sufi Music and Poetry in Medieval South Asia |
| HI/324 | Gender and Sufism in Medieval South Asia |
| HI/325 | A Seminar Course on Premodern South Asia |
2.2 Stream 2: Modern South Asia
| HI/340 | Historiography on Modern South Asia |
| HI/341 | Colonialism in South Asia |
| HI/342 | British Colonial Governance and Institutions |
| HI/343 | Political and Constitutional Developments in Colonial India |
| HI/344 | Indian Nationalism |
| HI/345 | Muslim Nationalism in South Asia |
| HI/346 | Muslim Religious Modernism in South Asia |
| HI/347 | Evolution of Muslim Identity in South Asia |
| HI/348 | Sufism in Modern South Asia |
| HI/349 | History of Republic of India |
| HI/350 | Partition, Migration and Violence in South Asia |
| HI/351 | History of Afghanistan |
| HI/352 | Institutional Development in Republic of India |
| HI/353 | Religion and Politics in Republic of India |
| HI/354 | History of People’s Republic of Bangladesh |
| HI/355 | History of Sri Lanka |
| HI/356 | History of Nepal, Maldives and Bhutan |
| HI/357 | A Seminar Course on Modern South Asia |
2.3 Stream 3: History of Pakistan
| HI/370 | Historiography on Pakistan |
| HI/371 | Social and Cultural History of Pakistan |
| HI/372 | Constitutional Development in Pakistan |
| HI/373 | Institutional Developments in Pakistan |
| HI/374 | Religion and Politics in Pakistan |
| HI/375 | Foreign Policy of Pakistan |
| HI/376 | Economic History of Pakistan |
| HI/377 | Governance and Public Policy in Pakistan |
| HI/378 | Women and Gender in Pakistan |
| HI/379 | History of Pakistani Literature |
| HI/380 | Regional History of Pakistan: The Kashmir Issue |
| HI/381 | Regional History of Pakistan: Baluchistan |
| HI/382 | Regional History of Pakistan: East Bengal |
| HI/383 | Regional History of Pakistan: FATA and Princely States |
| HI/384 | Regional History of Pakistan: Gilgit and Baltistan |
| HI/385 | Regional History of Pakistan: Khyber Pakhtunkhawa |
| HI/386 | Regional History of Pakistan: Punjab |
| HI/387 | Regional History of Pakistan: Sindh |
| HI/388 | A Seminar Course on Pakistan |
2.4 Stream 4: Muslim Civilization
| HI/405 | Historiography on Muslim Civilization |
| HI/406 | Life and Times of the Holy Prophet, 570-632 |
| HI/407 | The Birth of Muslim Civilization, Society and State in Early Islam, 570-632 |
| HI/408 | State and Society in Early Caliphate, 632-660 |
| HI/409 | State and Society under the Umayyads, 660-749 |
| HI/410 | State and Society under the Abbasids, 749-1258 |
| HI/411 | Scientific Developments of the Muslim Civilization |
| HI/412 | Literary, Cultural and Architectural Developments of the Muslim Civilization |
| HI/413 | Arab Rule in Spain |
| HI/414 | Regional Kingdoms during Late Abbasid and Post-Abbasid Periods |
| HI/415 | History of the Fatimids |
| HI/416 | History of the Ottomans |
| HI/417 | Muslim Civilization in North Africa |
| HI/418 | Muslims in Central Asia |
| HI/419 | Muslims in South East Asia |
| HI/420 | Sufism in the Early Centuries of Islam: A Survey Course |
| HI/421 | Women and Gender in Sufism |
| HI/422 | Contemporary Middle East |
| HI/423 | Muslims in the West |
| HI/424 | Women and Gender in Islam |
| HI/425 | A Seminar Course on Muslim Civilization |
2.5 Stream 5: European History
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| HI/435 | Historiography on Europe |
| HI/436 | Greco-Roman Civilization |
| HI/437 | History of Medieval Europe: From Renaissance to French Revolution, 1350-1789 |
| HI/438 | History of Europe,1789-1914 |
| HI/439 | History of Europe, 1914-1945 |
| HI/440 | History of Europe, 1945 to date |
| HI/441 | History of European Colonialism |
| HI/442 | Intellectual History of Modern Europe |
| HI/443 | Economic Thought in Europe |
| HI/444 | European Political Thought |
| HI/445 | History of England |
| HI/446 | History of France |
| HI/447 | History of Germany |
| HI/448 | History of Russia |
| HI/449 | History of Scandinavia |
| HI/450 | History of Italy |
| HI/451 | History of Spain |
| HI/452 | A Seminar Course on European History |
2.6 Stream 6: Specialization World History
| HI/460 | Historiography on World History |
| HI/461 | History of America: From Earliest Times to 1776 |
| HI/462 | History of USA,1776-1865 |
| HI/463 | History of USA,1865- to date |
| HI/464 | Foreign Policy of USA |
| HI/465 | History of Colonial Latin America, 1490-1900 |
| HI/466 | Nations in South America |
| HI/467 | History of Sub-Saharan Africa |
| HI/468 | History of Mediterranean Region |
| HI/469 | History of the USSR, 1917-1991 |
| HI/470 | History of Central Asia |
| HI/471 | History of Modern Afghanistan, 1919 to date |
| HI/472 | History of China |
| HI/473 | History of Japan |
| HI/474 | History of Modern South East Asia |
| HI/475 | History of Australia and New Zealand |
| HI/476 | A Seminar Course on World History |