International Studies — study plan
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 40
- Degree
- bachelor
The International Studies study plan at Zayed University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 40 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FYE100 | Academic Foundations and Development | 3 |
| FYE110 | Reasoning with Data | 3 |
| FYE120 | Islamic Culture | 3 |
| FYE140 | Critical Analysis and Composition | 3 |
| FYE150 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| FYE105 | Workplace Readiness and Professional Skills | 3 |
| FYE125 | Emirates Studies | 3 |
| FYE145 | Arabic Concepts for Native Speakers | 3 |
| FYE155 | Digital Humanities | 3 |
| FYE195 | Artificial Intelligence Essentials and Applications | 3 |
Year 2 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIS251 | World History | 3 |
| ANT261 | Introduction to Culture and Society | 3 |
| SOC200 | Social and Economic Trends in the Gulf | 3 |
| ELEC | ZU Elective Elective | 3 |
| ELEC | ZU Elective Elective | 3 |
| HIS203 | History of the Modern Middle East | 3 |
| HIS204 | History of the Twentieth Century | 3 |
| POL227 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| SOC326 | Comparative Intellectual Traditions | 3 |
| ELEC | ZU Elective Elective | 3 |
Year 3 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANT328 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| HSS366 | Applied Research Methods | 3 |
| POL325 | Comparative Political Systems | 3 |
| SOC374 | Comparative Sociology | 3 |
| HSS353 | Politics of Identity | 3 |
| POL335 | International Organizations | 3 |
| ARA345 | Advanced Arabic Skills | 3 |
| POL330 | International Law and World Politics | 3 |
| POL331 | Principles of International Relations | 3 |
| FLS361 | World Cinemas | 3 |
Year 4 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSS497 | Senior Seminar: Modernity and its Challenges | 3 |
| POL332 | International Relations in the Gulf Region | 3 |
| POL333 | Foreign Relations of the United States | 3 |
| POL336 | Foreign Policy of Emerging Powers | 3 |
| ELEC | ZU Elective Elective | 3 |
| HSS397 | Special Topics | 3 |
| HSS490 | Internship | 3 |
| ANT430 | World Regions: Americas | 3 |
| ANT432 | World Regions: Middle East | 3 |
| ELEC | ZU Elective 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 International Studies
How many credit hours is International Studies at Zayed University?
International Studies at Zayed University requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 40 courses.
How many years is International Studies at Zayed University?
The study plan for International Studies spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does International Studies award?
International Studies at Zayed University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.
Is International Studies offered at other universities?
Yes, International Studies is offered at at least 2 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.