PhD in History
Program Overview
The Ph.D. in History at Paris American International University (PAIU) is a rigorous and intellectually stimulating doctoral program tailored for scholars, educators, researchers, and cultural professionals who seek to explore the complexities of the human past. This program offers an expansive and critical examination of global historical narratives, enabling students to engage deeply with primary sources, theoretical frameworks, and historiographical debates.
With flexible online and hybrid learning options, PAIU’s doctoral program in History allows candidates from around the world including Nigeria and other African nations to pursue their academic goals while managing professional and personal commitments. Whether your interest lies in ancient civilizations, colonial legacies, social revolutions, cultural histories, or modern political transformations, the program offers the tools, mentorship, and resources to guide your journey to scholarly excellence.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Ph.D. in History, graduates will be able to:
- Advanced Historical Research: Design and execute original research projects that make meaningful contributions to historical knowledge. Master archival research, textual analysis, and interdisciplinary methodologies relevant to historical scholarship.
- Critical Thinking and Interpretation: Critically assess primary and secondary sources using historical logic and theoretical models. Navigate complex historical narratives and contest multiple perspectives on past events.
- Historiography and Methodological Mastery: Engage with major historiographical traditions, including postcolonial, Marxist, feminist, and structuralist schools of thought. Apply diverse research methods from quantitative analysis to oral history based on the scope and nature of your dissertation topic.
- Global and Comparative History: Understand historical interconnectedness across regions, from African empires and transatlantic slavery to the global Cold War and digital age. Apply diverse research methods from quantitative analysis to oral history based on the scope and nature of your dissertation topic.
- Global and Comparative History: Understand historical interconnectedness across regions, from African empires and transatlantic slavery to the global Cold War and digital age. Analyze how local events influence and are influenced by broader global processes.
- Ethical and Responsible Scholarship: Uphold the highest standards of academic integrity in sourcing, interpretation, and citation. Recognize the social responsibility of historians in shaping collective memory and public discourse.
- Teaching and Public Engagement: Prepare for academic teaching roles, delivering complex historical content with clarity and depth. Translate research into engaging lectures, articles, and public history projects that connect with diverse audiences.
Upon graduation, students will be able to:
🏫 University Professor or Lecturer in History, Cultural Studies, or the Humanities
📖 Academic Researcher or Editor for scholarly journals and academic publishers
🏛️ Archivist, Curator, or Heritage Professional in museums, libraries, or historical sites
🧠 Policy Analyst or Advisor in government or NGOs focusing on education, culture, or reconciliation
✍️ Public Historian, Author, or Documentary Consultant for media and educational platforms
🌐 NGO, Think Tank, or International Organization Consultant on history-informed social development
How to Apply
2 Letters of recommendation from faculty or employer.
A Valid Photo ID or Passport.
Updated resume/CV.
Copy of each diploma: master’s and bachelor’s degree and high school diploma.
