Dr. Jackson A. Aluede
Head of Department; Senior Lecturer
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Nigerian, African and world history, international relations and diplomacy, linking the past with contemporary global issues.
- 4 years
- Duration
- B.A.
- Degree
- Full-time
- Mode
About this programme
The Department of History and International Studies runs an approved Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in History and International Studies. The Department was among the pioneering departments that started Anchor University in November 2016, and has full accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC).
The programme gives students a thorough understanding of Nigerian and African history, international relations and diplomacy, covering ancient, modern and contemporary periods across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas.
The Department weaves together the past and contemporary global issues shaping our world, including terrorism, international organisations, cross-border phenomena, gender, international trade, migration and refugee crises, culture and tourism, and international politics.
Graduates are equipped to excel through personal entrepreneurial enterprise, in the corporate world, cultural institutions, international organisations and diplomatic agencies, and as resource persons for government agencies and institutions.
Entry Requirements
UTME requirements
A minimum of five O'Level credits in English Language, History or Government, Geography, Economics or any other related subjects, and a pass in Mathematics. Candidates should normally be at least 16 years old. JAMB subjects: Use of English and three other relevant subjects: History or Government, Christian or Islamic Religious Knowledge, any Nigerian language, Literature, or Economics.
Direct Entry requirements
Credit passes in O'Level English Language and Mathematics, plus one of: two passes at the principal or advanced level of the GCE with other subjects at O'Level credit (five subjects in not more than two sittings); passes in two major subjects at the NCE with O'Level credits in three other subjects; or an OND with at least a Lower Credit pass and five O'Level credits.
Fees
Admissions charges for 2026/2027, checked on 2026-10-07. These are separate from tuition and other student fees.
- Application fee
- ₦35,000
- Acceptance fee
- ₦60,000
Published school fees for 2026/2027, checked on 7 October 2026. The school-fee total includes the tuition component shown below; do not add the two amounts together.
UTME students
| Level | School-fee total | Tuition component |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | ₦899,800 | ₦399,300 |
| 200 | ₦846,800 | ₦399,300 |
| 300 | ₦821,800 | ₦399,300 |
| 400 | ₦785,500 | ₦363,000 |
Direct Entry / Transfer students
| Level | School-fee total | Tuition component |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | ₦899,800 | ₦399,300 |
| 300 | ₦846,800 | ₦399,300 |
| 400 | ₦821,800 | ₦399,300 |
Application, acceptance and accommodation charges are separate. Confirm your individual bill in the student portal before paying. For an unpublished level or a fee query, contact Bursary.
Where this degree takes you
Graduates are equipped to excel in the corporate world, cultural institutions, international organisations and diplomatic agencies.
- Diplomatic service
- International organisations
- Cultural institutions
- Corporate sector
- Government agencies
- Research and teaching
- Entrepreneurship
Meet the lecturers
Professor Tokunbo Aderemi Ayoola
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development)
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Dr. Felix Oluwadare Alao
Senior Lecturer; Acting Dean, Faculty of Humanities
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Dr. Justus Adim Nzemeka
Senior Lecturer
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Dr. Nnanna A. Iroh
Lecturer II
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