Postgraduate Degree

Master of Philosophy in History

2 years Fourah Bay College (FBC) Faculty of Arts - FBC Department of History and African Studies

About this program

What you'll study and why it matters

Program Description

The Master of Philosophy in History at the University of Sierra Leone is a research-focused graduate program designed to provide advanced knowledge, analytical skills, and research expertise in historical studies. The program prepares students for academic, policy, and professional careers, equipping them to conduct independent research and contribute to historical scholarship and cultural preservation.

Career outcomes

Where graduates go after completion

Career Outcomes

Career Opportunities:

University Lecturer or Academic Researcher

Historian or Archivist

Museum or Heritage Officer

Researcher in Government or NGOs

Policy Analyst in Cultural or Historical Affairs

Author or Public Historian

Consultant in Education or Heritage Projects

Cultural Preservation Specialist

Graduates are prepared for careers in universities, research institutions, archives, museums, cultural heritage organizations, government ministries, NGOs, and for doctoral studies in history or related disciplines.

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