PHD in History

The Ancient History Track prepares graduates for a wide range of academic, research, and professional careers. Graduates are qualified to teach in general and higher education institutions, conduct scholarly research, and work in government entities, public authorities, and organizations concerned with history, archaeology, cultural heritage, culture, and tourism. They are also prepared for careers in archaeological excavation, conservation and restoration of archaeological artifacts, museum and heritage exhibition management, cultural heritage documentation and preservation, historical and archaeological research, the development and review of historical and scholarly content, documentation of documentary films and educational media, evaluation and classification of archaeological collections, as well as cultural media, heritage consultancy, and cultural project management. The Islamic History Track prepares graduates for diverse academic, research, and professional careers. Graduates are qualified to teach in general and higher education institutions, conduct scholarly research, and work in government entities, public authorities, and organizations concerned with Islamic history, Islamic civilization, cultural heritage, endowments (awqaf), and Islamic affairs. The program also prepares graduates for careers in the management of museums and exhibitions dedicated to Islamic history and civilization, historical and cultural research, documentation of Islamic heritage, development and review of scholarly and historical content, preparation of documentary programs and films, cultural media, historical analysis, academic consultancy, and the management of cultural and heritage projects. The Modern History Track prepares graduates for a broad range of academic, research, and professional careers. Graduates are qualified to teach in general and higher education institutions, conduct scholarly research, and work in government entities, public authorities, and organizations engaged in history, political science, international relations, and strategic studies. They are also prepared for careers in diplomatic and consular institutions, research and policy centers, political and strategic analysis units, historical and political research, the development and review of scholarly and media content, documentation of documentary programs and films, media and political analysis, research consultancy, and public diplomacy, thereby contributing to evidence-informed policymaking and the analysis of regional and international issues from a historical perspective.