Political Science United Arab Emirates University

Overview

The Political Science program at United Arab Emirates University provides students with both theoretical and practical knowledge in various areas of political science, including political theory, public policy, international relations, public administration, and comparative politics. This knowledge is aligned with the needs and priorities of the UAE. The program fosters critical thinking and ethical awareness and introduces students to theoretical frameworks, conceptual constructs, and substantive analyses of political subjects and issues. 

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Identify concepts, theories, and approaches in the fields of political science, public administration, and public policy.
• Explain essential government processes, institutions, actors, behaviors, and ideas that shape national and international political systems.
• Apply ethical reasoning to political science, public administration, and public policy in professional and personal contexts.
• Propose fact-based solutions to various governmental issues and problems through qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Communicate descriptive and analytical knowledge effectively in written and oral format to various audiences.
• Analyze the political and public administrative systems of the UAE within their local, regional, and international contexts.
• Demonstrate preparedness for continued reflective practice and lifelong learning.