Tourism Studies — study plan
United Arab Emirates University College of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 3
- Courses
- 89
- Degree
- bachelor
The Tourism Studies study plan at United Arab Emirates University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (3 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 89 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
General Education Requirements 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 |
Required Courses 150 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSSR101 | Fundamentals of Humanities and Social Sciences | 3 |
| HSSR103 | People, Places, and Society | 3 |
| TOR101 | Introduction to Tourism | 3 |
| TOR140 | Introduction to Museology | 3 |
| TOR205 | Introduction to Cultural Tourism | 3 |
| TOR222 | Principles of Tour Guidance | 3 |
| TOR263 | Tourism Resources in the UAE | 3 |
| TOR350 | Tourism and the Environment | 3 |
| TOR403 | Tourism and Society | 3 |
| TOR404 | Sustainable Tourism Development & Planning | 3 |
| TOR416 | Travel Writing & New Technologies | 3 |
| TOR421 | Intensive Research in Tourism | 3 |
| TOR485 | Integrated Capstone | 3 |
| HIS121 | World History: Origins to 1500 | 3 |
| HIS133 | Introduction to Art History | 3 |
| HIS212 | History of the UAE | 3 |
| HIS381 | UAE Architectural Heritage | 3 |
| TOR440 | Internship in Tourism & Archaeology | 6 |
| HIS312 | Historical Preservation | 3 |
| PSG120 | Government & Politics of UAE | 3 |
| PSG250 | Principles of International Relations | 3 |
| MKTG200 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MGMT201 | Fundamentals of Management and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| TOR202 | Fundamentals of Heritage Management | 3 |
| GEO432 | Geography of the UAE | 3 |
| HIS122 | Modern World History | 3 |
| HIS215 | Ancient History & Archaeology of Near East | 3 |
| HIS217 | Material Culture of the Islamic World | 3 |
| HIS310 | Introduction to Archaeology & Museum Studies | 3 |
| HIS318 | History of the Arabian Gulf | 3 |
| HIS372 | Arch. of UAE & A. Gulf States | 3 |
| HIS440 | Oral History | 3 |
| HIS471 | Modern and Contemporary History of the Arab Gulf | 3 |
| TOR322 | Gulf Art and Design | 3 |
| CHIN101 | Chinese 1 for Beginners | 3 |
| CHIN102 | Chinese 2 for Beginners | 3 |
| CHIN201 | Intermediate Chinese | 3 |
| FCH101 | French 1 for Beginners | 3 |
| FCH102 | French 2 for Beginners | 3 |
| FCH202 | Intermediate French | 3 |
| KOR101 | Korean 1 for Beginners | 3 |
| KOR102 | Korean 2 for Beginners | 3 |
| KOR202 | Intermediate Korean | 3 |
| SPN101 | Spanish 1 for Beginners | 3 |
| SPN102 | Spanish 2 for Beginners | 3 |
| SPN201 | Intermediate Spanish | 3 |
| GER101 | German 1 for Beginners | 3 |
| GER102 | German 2 for Beginners | 3 |
| GER201 | Intermediate German | 3 |
Electives 105 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHI180 | Critical Thinking Elective | 3 |
| MATH120 | Contemporary Applications of Math Elective | 3 |
| STAT101 | Statistics in the Modern World Elective | 3 |
| ECON110 | Principles of Economics Elective | 3 |
| GEZD110 | Zayed’s Legacy of Tolerance and Coexistence Elective | 3 |
| GEIS100 | Islamic Culture Elective | 3 |
| GEIS101 | Biography of the Prophet "Sira" Elective | 3 |
| HSR120 | Introduction to Heritage & Culture Elective | 3 |
| HSR130 | Introduction to Language & Communication Elective | 3 |
| PHI101 | Introduction to Philosophy Elective | 3 |
| TRS200 | Introduction to Translation Elective | 3 |
| MSC200 | Introduction to Mass Media Elective | 3 |
| AGRB210 | Introduction to Agribusiness Elective | 3 |
| CURR103 | Early Childhood Development & Learning Elective | 3 |
| FOED102 | Professional Ethics in Education Elective | 3 |
| GEBS280 | Future Workforce Skills Elective | 3 |
| GEO200 | World Regional Geography Elective | 3 |
| HSR140 | Introduction to Society & Behavior Elective | 3 |
| HSR150 | Introduction to Government Policy & Urban Structures Elective | 3 |
| PHI226 | Human Rights Theory Elective | 3 |
| PHIL120 | Principles of Professional Ethics Elective | 3 |
| PSYC100 | Introduction to Psychology Elective | 3 |
| ARAG205 | Introduction to Fish and Animal Science Elective | 3 |
| ARAG220 | Natural Resources Elective | 3 |
| CHEM181 | Chemistry in the Modern World Elective | 3 |
| GEOL110 | Planet Earth Elective | 3 |
| PHYS100 | Astronomy Elective | 3 |
| PHYS101 | Conceptual Physics Elective | 3 |
| FDSC250 | Contemporary Food Science & Nutrition Elective | 3 |
| GEHP111 | Happiness and Wellbeing Elective | 3 |
| NUTR100 | Nutrition and Well-being Elective | 3 |
| PHED201 | Physical Fitness and Wellness Elective | 3 |
| PHED211 | Health and Movement Elective | 3 |
| SLP101 | Language Development and Impairment Elective | 3 |
| SPED101 | Education of Exceptional Children 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 Tourism Studies
How many credit hours is Tourism Studies at United Arab Emirates University?
Tourism Studies at United Arab Emirates University requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 89 courses.
How many years is Tourism Studies at United Arab Emirates University?
The study plan for Tourism Studies spans about 2 years (3 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Tourism Studies award?
Tourism Studies at United Arab Emirates University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.