Department of History

Our Focus

The Department of History offers an engaging and diverse undergraduate programme. We focus on History with emphasis on the Caribbean (Pre-Columbian, Colonial and Post-Colonial), Africa, South Asia, Latin America and their global connections. Our other areas of specialization are Women’s History, US History, Digital History and the History of Health in the Caribbean.

B.A. Degrees Offered:

• Major in History

• Special in History

• Major in African and Asian Studies (Cross Departmental Programme)

• Minor in History

Duration

The programme extends over a period of three (3) years of full-time or 5 years of part-time study. 

In addition to Foundation courses and electives, history majors are required to complete the following:

Level 1 (first year) -  3 or 4 History courses including

• HIST 1001: Caribbean World

• HIST 1703: Introduction to History

Level 2 (second year) - at least 4 History courses, 2 of which must be

• HIST 2003: History of the West Indies 1660-1830

• HIST 2004: History of the West Indies since the 1830s

Level 3 (third year) - at least 4 Level III History courses and

• HUMN 3099: Caribbean Studies Project (final year thesis)