GIHR 2024 Conference
Theme: The Labour movement, Strikes and, Poverty.
History Online Postgraduate Programme.
The History Online Affordable Post graduate programme.
The Guyana Institute of Historical Research Online postgraduate programme is available, with the use of internet sources. This programmes is designed for all students, who are desirous of proceeding to the post-graduate level in history.
All students who register online and are acepted, are eligible to access the course on line. Registered students are requested to pay for tutorials, as well as, the examination.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)
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Does the Institue offer an undergraduate programme in history? No, the Institute has not begun to offer the history programme at undergraduate level..
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What must I do, if my undergraduate degree is not in history? The Institute offers introductory courses for students who are interested in proceeding to the post graduate programme.
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What is the address of the Institute? guyanainstituteofhistoricalresearch@hotmail.com
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Are there any face to face meetings? Yes. There is a workshop for all students atthe beginning of the academic year.
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Is the programme free? No. Students are required to pay for the course materials and for the examinations.
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What other face to face meetings are compulsory for students? All History online students must attend the annual Research Conference.
The Guyana Institute of Historical Research has developed four History programmes:
Program Description
The Guyana Institute of Historical Research offers work leading to the Masters of Arts degree. The courses provide already university graduates with more tools, than they could ever accomplish in a first degree
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Hypothetical research
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Analysis of issues
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Creative thinking
The program is designed to train students in the methodological and theoretical components of academic history and in broad areas of historical study and analysis. The programme prepares students for careers in teaching, academia, law, public and government service, publishing, research, as well as other professions. The program also assists in the professional development of fulltime teachers and other educators, and provides the basis for further graduate study. Doctoral work often leads to employment in research-related areas, and to University lecturing.
Admission Requirements
Students selecting history as a graduate major should have completed a minimum of 18 semester hours of undergraduate work in history and must have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 (based on all hours attempted) or a GPA of at least 3.0 for the last two years of undergraduate study.
Course Requirements
1.The Postgraduate Certificate.
2.The Postgraduate Diploma.
3.The taught M.A.
4.The research M.A.
These programmes have extensive study materials (print and web- based). You can choose to follow the progression routes outlined below. The flexibility this offers enables you to plan your studies around your work, and home commitments.
The Certificate programme comprises 5 units. Each unit costs $10,000.00. Students are required to submit an essay on one of the historical events. Once you have passed, you can proceed to the Diploma.
The Post graduate Diploma in Historical studies. This is a 1 year programme. It starts from January and, is completed in June. A Diploma is awarded after successfully passing the final examination. Once you have passed the postgraduate Diploma in Historical studies, you may progress to the taught M.A./Research M.A. in historical studies.
The taught M.A. in Historical studies is 2-5 years. 7 core courses: 4 electives; 120 hours plenary sessions (2 weeks); research course and dissertation. If you exit the taught M.A. having passed the 7 core courses, plus 4 electives, you will obtain a Postgraduate Diploma in Historical studies.
The period of the Research M.A. in Historical studies is 2-5 years:
9 core courses; 4 electives; 120 hours plenary sessions (2 weeks); research course and dissertation of 15,000 words. Those progressing to the M.A., must submit their dissertation by the end of September. If you fail to complete the dissertation, you may be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Historical studies.
HST 601: Research project (Dissertation)
If you want to update your professional knowledge or sample the programme, you may take,
Short courses Maximum $10,000 You may take up to 4 short courses with the exception
2 years per course History of Ideas., the research course, dissertation, and the plenary sessions.
The Certificate comprises 5 Units:
The Diploma comprises 7 Units:
Each unit costs $10,000
HST Unit 510:01 History of ideas.
HST Unit 510:02 English for academic purposes.
HST Unit 510:03 Records management.
HST Unit 510:04 Colonization and the global economy.
HST Unit 510:05 Amerindian studies.
HST Unit 510:06 African studies, 1626- 1839.
HST Unit 510:07 Ethno History, 1835- 1921.
HST Unit 510:08 Parliamentary History, 1766- 1997.
HST Unit 510:09 Historical developments of Education in Guyana, 1809- 2013.
HST Unit 510:10 Local Government and Regional development.
HST Unit 510:11 Economic Development, 1621- 1997.
HST Unit 510:12 The modern labour movement: 1905- 2013.
HST Unit 510:13 Politicians and Political parties.
HST Unit 510:14 Presidential power, 1985- 2013.
HST Unit 510:15 Gender and women studies.
HST Unit 510:16 Women and governance: Cabinet ministers and First Ladies.
HST Unit 510:17 Culture, Arts and Sports, 1961- 2013.
HST Unit 510:18 Global issues and Guyanese History.
There is an examination at the end of each unit.
Electives
1.Climate change and poverty.
2.Immigration studies.
3.Developments in education.
4.The political economy of Guyana.
5.Pan African Movement.
6.Egyptology.
7.Race relations.
8.Cricket studies.
9.The Guyana Labour Union.
10.Diplomatic History.
11.Gender and women studies.
12.The Guyanese presidency.
Grades and grade basis
Grading
You will take most courses on an A-F grade basis. Courses graded A-F follow the scale below
Grade
Grade points Definition
A 4.000 achievement that is outstanding relative to the level
Necessary to meet course requirements
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A- 3.667
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B+ 3.333
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B 3.000 achievement that is significantly above the level
necessary to meet course requirements
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B- 2.667
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C+ 2.333
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C 2.000 achievement that meets the course requirements
In every respect
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C- 1.667
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D+ 1.333
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D 1.000 achievement that is worthy of credit even though
It fails to meet fully the course requirements
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F 0.000 represents failure (or no credit) and signifies that
The work was either (1) completed but at a level of
Achievement that is not worthy of credit or (2) was not
Completed and there was no agreement between the
Instructor and the student that the student would be
Awarded an I
S/N grading
S/N means “satisfactory” or “unsatisfactory”.
For further enquiries, please contact:
Mrs. Hazel Woolford
GIHR Research Director
