Postgraduate School
Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy in History and International Studies
| Name | Status and Qualifications | Research Interests |
| A. S. Afolabi | Reader & Ag. Head of Department B.A. (Ilorin); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan) | Economic History (with particular reference to Taxation and Revolts inSouth-Western Nigeria) |
| B.M. Eyinla | Professor B.A., M.A. (Ibadan); M.Sc. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin), PGD ISS (The Hague). | Diplomatic History |
| R.A. Olaoye | Professor B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Ilorin) | History of Science and Technology |
| S.O. Aghalino | Professor. B.A. Ed. (AAU, Ekpoma); M.A.,Ph.D.(Ilorin) | Economic and Social History (with particular reference to Oil, Gas andEnvironment |
| P. F. Adebayo | Professor B.A. (Ibadan); M.Sc. (OAU, Ile-Ife);Dipl. U.S. Std.(New York); Ph.D, (Ilorin) | Lebanese Diaspora, American and Humanitarian Studies |
| I.A. Jawondo | Professor NCE (KWACOED, Ilorin), B. A. (Ed.)(Ilorin); M. A., Ph.D. (UDUS, Sokoto); Cert. in Computer (Ilorin) | Religion and Society with focus on the Mosque and Society, Peace and Conflict Studies, Gender Studies,Ilorin Emirate Studies and Development Studies |
| L. E. Odeh | Professor B.A. (LASU, Ojo); M.Sc., Ph.D. (BSU,Makurdi); PGDE (NOUN) | International Relations (withparticular reference to International Economic Relations) |
| B. O. Ibrahim | Reader B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Economic History ( with particularreference to industrialisation) |
| A.J. Aboyeji | Senior Lecturer; B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Ilorin); PGDE (UDUS, Sokoto) | Inter-Group Diplomacy &Economic History (with particular reference to Igbomina Studies) |
| Theresa N. Odeigah | Senior Lecturer B.A., M.A. (Ilorin) Ph.D. (KSU,Anyigba) | Economic History/Gender Studies (with particular reference to theEastern Niger Delta) |
| O.S. Aboyeji | Senior Lecturer; B.A., M.A., Ph.D.(Ilorin); PGDE (UDUS, Sokoto) | Cultural History (with particularreference to Igbomina Studies) |
| O.M. Alabi | Lecturer I B.A. (Maiduguri), M.A.,Ph.D. (Ilorin); PGDE (Ado-Ekiti) | History of Military Technology |
| R. Onagun | Lecturer I NCE (KWACOED, Ilorin);B.A. (Ed.), M.A., Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Social and Health/Medical History |
B. Introduction
The M.Phil./Ph.D. programme is to further expose students to historical studies and research at a higher level. Its contents are designed to assist students to acquire the necessary competencies for higher analytic thinking, help them to make more efficient judgments, and develop more holistically as individuals to enable them to contribute more meaningfully to the development of society. The programme is designed to offer concentrations in political economic, social, cultural, contemporary, national, and different fields of History and International Studies in a globalised world. The study of History and International Studies further helps us understand why the human society is the way it is today, why there are differences between societies and how people and society have evolved over time. A good understanding therefore of the past leads to better decisions in the present and better planning for the future. Although History and International Studies is regarded as a descriptive science of the past, people and events in the contemporary global system, it has great impact on the present.
C Philosophy
The programme is founded on the conviction that immersing students into a one-year period of independent research goes a long way in grooming students to be competent researchers and sound doctoral students.
D Aim and Objectives
The overall Aim of the programme is to make the University of Ilorin a global Centre of Excellence in Peace, Security, Development studies as well as Development research and Documentation. The specific objectives of the programme are to:
E Admission Requirements
F Duration of the Programme
The M.Phil. programme would run for a period of 12 months maximum.
G Detailed Course Description
HIS 881 Protocol 6 Credits
M. Phil. candidates and those who are registered for M.Phil./ Ph.D programme will prepare a protocol for their dissertation. The protocol which will be on a topic in History and International studies should include normal aspects of a research proposal in addition to budget and plan of implementation and other aspects required in Postgraduate School guidelines. The protocol shall be evaluated for possible upgrading to Ph.D. or to be completed as M. Phil Dissertation.270h (P); C
HIS 899 Dissertation 12 Credits
An original dissertation written on an area of History and International studies shall be written by the M.Phil. candidates. The topic shall be approved by the Postgraduate School on the recommendation of the Department through the Faculty. The Dissertation must make original contributions in the area of specialization to knowledge.540h (P); C
H. Graduation Requirements
Every M.Phil./Ph.D. candidate must submit a thesis on a chosen and approved topic, supervised by a member of staff whose qualification is not below the Ph.D., and who is not lower than Senior Lecturer in rank. MPhil dissertation and Ph.D. thesis will be defended before an external examiner duly nominated for that purpose and appointed by the University Senate through the University Postgraduate Board.
| I Summary (for M.Phil/Ph.D.) | ||
| HIS 881 | M.Phil. Protocol | = 10 Credits |
| HIS 888 | Research seminar | = 8 Credits |
| Total | = 18 Credits | |
| Summary (for Terminal M.Phil) | ||
| HIS 881 | M.Phil. Protocol | = 10 Credits |
| HIS 888 | Research Seminar | = 8 Credits |
| HIS 899 | M.Phil. Dissertation | = 12 Credits |
| Total | = 30 Credits | |
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