Political Science — study plan
United Arab Emirates University College of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 52
- Degree
- bachelor
The Political Science study plan at United Arab Emirates University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 52 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
General Education 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEEM110 | Contemporary Emirati Studies | 3 |
| GEAE101 | Academic English for Humanities and STEM | 3 |
| GEIT113 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| GEIE222 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| GESU121 | Sustainability | 3 |
Program Requirements 51 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSSR101 | Fundamentals of Humanities and Social Sciences | 3 |
| HSSR103 | People, Places, and Society | 3 |
| PSG110 | Fundamentals of Political Science | 3 |
| PSG120 | Government & Politics of UAE | 3 |
| PSG130 | Public Administration | 3 |
| PSG140 | Fundamentals of Political Economy | 3 |
| PSG204 | Human Capital Administration and Innovation | 3 |
| PSG242 | Methods of Research in Political Science | 3 |
| PSG250 | Principles of International Relations | 3 |
| PSG261 | Political Thought | 3 |
| PSG270 | Comparative Politics | 3 |
| PSG303 | Public Leadership and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| PSG321 | Gulf Politics | 3 |
| PSG402 | Emirati Political Thought | 3 |
| PSG386 | Advanced Analysis in Public Administration and Politics | 3 |
| PSG425 | Public Policy | 3 |
| PSG485 | Integrated Capstone | 3 |
Internship 3 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSG440 | Internship | 3 |
Electives 87 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSG255 | International Organizations Elective | 3 |
| PSG302 | Diplomatic Systems Elective | 3 |
| PSG305 | Political Theory Elective | 3 |
| PSG312 | Foreign Policy of Arab States Elective | 3 |
| PSG313 | National Security Elective | 3 |
| PSG315 | International Political Economy Elective | 3 |
| PSG352 | Financial Policies and Budgeting in the UAE Elective | 3 |
| PSG422 | Foreign Policy of Global Powers Elective | 3 |
| PSG430 | Special Topics Elective | 3 |
| GEO210 | Human Geography Elective | 3 |
| HIS212 | History of the UAE Elective | 3 |
| ARB106 | Professional Writing Elective | 3 |
| HRMD310 | Organizational Behavior Elective | 3 |
| PUBL206 | Administrative Law Elective | 3 |
| PUBL114 | Constitutional Law Elective | 3 |
| ECON105 | Principles of Microeconomics Elective | 3 |
| MSC211 | Principles of Oral Communication Elective | 3 |
| MSC412 | Public Opinion Elective | 3 |
| SOC314 | Political Sociology Elective | 3 |
| CHIN101 | Chinese 1 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| CHIN102 | Chinese 2 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| FCH101 | French 1 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| FCH102 | French 2 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| KOR101 | Korean 1 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| KOR102 | Korean 2 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| SPN101 | Spanish 1 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| SPN102 | Spanish 2 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| GER101 | German 1 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| GER102 | German 2 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Political Science
How many credit hours is Political Science at United Arab Emirates University?
Political Science at United Arab Emirates University requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 52 courses.
How many years is Political Science at United Arab Emirates University?
The study plan for Political Science spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Political Science award?
Political Science at United Arab Emirates University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.
Is Political Science offered at other universities?
Yes, Political Science is offered at at least 4 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.