History

The Bachelor's Degree Program in History offers students a comprehensive understanding of the historical development of human civilization while equipping them with the knowledge and skills required to analyze the complex processes that have shaped societies throughout history. Students explore political, economic, social, and cultural developments across different civilizations and historical periods, learning to examine historical phenomena from comparative and interdisciplinary perspectives.

Throughout the program, students develop practical competencies in working with primary historical sources, archival materials, archaeological evidence, and other documentary records. They acquire the ability to critically evaluate historical information, conduct independent research, and apply scientific methods of historical inquiry. The curriculum also enhances analytical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills by encouraging students to investigate the causes, consequences, and interrelationships of historical events. As a result, graduates are well prepared to interpret contemporary global developments through historical analysis and contribute to informed decision-making in education, research, and public life.

Over the course of the four-year Bachelor's Degree Program in 60220300 – History, students combine rigorous academic study with practical experience. The curriculum covers a broad range of disciplines, including History of Uzbekistan, World History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Modern and Contemporary History, Archaeology, Ethnology, Historical Source Studies, Historiography, Museum Studies, Archival Studies, and Methodology of Teaching History. The program is designed to prepare competent historians and history educators with strong professional ethics, research capabilities, and pedagogical expertise who can make meaningful contributions to historical scholarship and the education of future generations.

Program Duration and Academic Requirements

The 60220300 – History Bachelor's Degree Program is completed over 8 semesters (4 years). To qualify for graduation, students must successfully complete 240 ECTS credits, comprising:

• Total contact (classroom) hours: 5,880 hours
• Professional internship (teaching and field practice): 1,320 hours

This program provides graduates with a solid academic foundation for careers in education, research institutions, museums, archives, cultural heritage organizations, public administration, and related professional fields, as well as for continuing their studies at the master's and doctoral levels.