Overview

Emphasizing both global perspectives and local contexts, the History and Archaeology program at United Arab Emirates University fosters a deep understanding of past human societies, their cultures, and their lasting impact on the modern world, with particular focus on the historical and cultural heritage of the UAE.

Program Objectives

Equip students with skills for analysing primary and secondary sources, with particular focus on UAE events, artifacts, and sites.
Foster a deep understanding of historical and archaeological methods in alignment with national strategies.
Promote interdisciplinary learning on past societies and cultures of the UAE, the Gulf region, and beyond.
Develop students' ability to communicate historical and archaeological resources.
Encourage ethical awareness and cultural sensitivity on history and archaeology.
Prepare students for careers of strategic interest to the UAE.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Emirati Studies
Academic English for Humanities and STEM
Sustainability
Critical Thinking
Statistics in the Modern World
Islamic Culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00

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Language

English

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70

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Archaeology History

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Priority is given to applicants with higher score in HS certificate, in accordance with the requirements of the academic program
Completion of High School (Grade 12) Certificate, or its equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
Fulfilling the university-approved English language proficiency requirements.
Obtaining equivalency certificate issued by the Ministry of Education in the UAE, for all High School Certificates that does not follow the MOE curriculum.
The applicant must not be older than (35) years at the time of application.
The applicant must not have been previously dismissed academically or disciplinarily from any other educational institution.
Meeting the health fitness requirements necessary to pursue the academic program; in the case of a special medical condition or if the applicant is a person of determination, the condition must be disclosed, and the necessary medical documents must be attached at the time of application.

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Tuition Fees

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57000 AED / year

≈ 57000 AED / year

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Overview

Program Objectives

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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