Postgraduate School
Doctor of Philosophy in History and International Studies
A. List of Academic Staff
| 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, IlorinEmirate Studies and Development Studies |
| L. E. Odeh | Professor B.A. (LASU, Ojo); M.Sc., Ph.D. (BSU, Makurdi); PGDE (NOUN) | International Relations (with particularreference 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 & EconomicHistory (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 the EasternNiger 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 Ph.D degree in History and International Studies is offered with concentrations in political, economic, social, cultural, contemporary and national history. During the first semester of full- time study, doctoral students are expected to choose a researchable topic and write a proposal under a supervisor that will be defended. The Ph.D degree requires special commitment and skills. The candidate continues to see his supervisor regularly and before the completion of his programme he or she is expected to at least present two or three seminar papers that will be graded. At the completion of the writing of the well-researched original thesis the candidate is invited for internal defence. The candidate‘s internal defence enables the candidate‘s thesis to be put under serious scrutiny by fellow lecturers. At the end of the exercise, the candidate is told to effect the necessary corrections and occasionally if the lecturers are not satisfied with the candidate‘s work he or she could be told to go back to the field to gather more materials that will enhance the quality of the work. Once the supervisors are satisfied with the work, he commences the registration of the title and abstract as required by the post graduate school. It takes the post graduate school about three months to officially communicate the approval or otherwise of the success to candidate.
C Philosophy
The programme is driven by the conviction that a doctoral degree programme should have significance to research and policy and must generate findings and recommendations that are implementable.
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 objectives of the programme are to:
E Admission Requirements
F Duration of the Ph.D. Programme
G Detailed Course Description
HIS 900 Research Methods 4 Credit
Analysis of current national and international issues in their historical context. Relevance of historical research approach in analysing the ways in which modern societies understand and shape their present in terms of their past. Analysis of historical and contemporary texts, discussion of ongoing debates in the evolution of the international relations theory. 60h (T); C
HIS 901 Ph.D. Protocol 6 Credits
A protocol on a topic in History and International studies shall be prepared by Ph.D. candidates. It includes normal aspects of a research proposal in addition to literature review, budget, implementation plan and other aspects required in Postgraduate School guidelines. The protocol shall be examined by the Department and recommended to Postgraduate School for approval through Faculty Board of Postgraduate Studies. 270h (P); C
HIS 902 Nation Building 4 Credits
Concept of nationhood. Selected Problems/Challenges in building a united Nigeria: Historical challenges relating to contiguity and coerced amalgamation (the so called ―mistake of 1914‖). Constitutional Issues. Military Intervention in politics. Political Party System. Democratisation. Ethnic nationalism. Agitations for self-determination and secession. Claims of marginalisation, political exclusion and minority question. Terrorism, banditry. Ethno-religious and regional tensions. Lack of national consciousness. Lack of viable institution-strengthening. Good governance. Restructuring, etc. Prospects. 60h (T);C.
HIS 903 History of Material Conditions and Progress in West Africa 4 Credits
This course will examine the technological, medical, agrarian, artisan craft achievements of pre- colonial West Africa, methods of transmission of skills and the like. It will then trace the impact of skills, styles values and technologies and the interaction between the old and the new in schools, in technical colleges and among the populace at large. Stress will be laid on questions of appropriateness and of historical and social contexts 60h (T); C.
HIS 904 Contemporary Global Issues 3 Credits
Issues of significant importance to the extant global system that includes: the sovereign debt crises; South-South cooperation; Uni-polarity; North-South relations; drug trafficking; among others and how these issues impact on state relationship. 45h (T); E
HIS 999 Ph.D.. Thesis 21 Credits
An original thesis written on an area of History and International studies. The topic and its protocol which shall be approved by the Postgraduate School on the recommendation of the Department through the Faculty must make original contribution in the area of specialization to knowledge. 945h (P); C
H. Graduation Requirements
Students are to undertake four (4) courses; three of which are core and one elective. A Ph.D. protocol will be submitted, defended at Departmental level and approved by the University Postgraduate Board. If the protocol is scored 60% or above, the candidate will be converted into the Ph.D. programme and would be required to fulfil all requirements for the award of the Ph.D. degree. Every Ph.D. candidate must submit a thesis to be defended before an external examiner duly nominated for that purpose and appointed by Senate through the University Postgraduate Board.
Core Courses: 39 Credits
Elective Courses: 3 Credits
Total Credits: 42 Credits
I Summary
List courses:
Core: HIS 900 (4C); HIS 901 (6C); HIS 902 (4C); HIS 903 (4C); HIS 999 (21C)
Elective: HIS904 (3E)
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