The Double Bachelor in Philosophy and Sociology offers students a unique opportunity to obtain a dual qualification in both philosophy and sociology for successful careers in a range of sectors
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What are the admission requirements? • French Baccalaureate with a minimum final average of 12/20 or High School Diploma with a minimum 80% average (or equivalent) • French Aptitude Certificate: minimum score of B2 level (accepted certificates: DU issued by Sorbonne University, DELF, TEF, TCF and SELFEE). Students with a French Baccalaureate are exempted from the language proficiency exam
Q. What does the course curriculum cover? A. The degree curriculum aims to develop analytical tools to understand better contemporary society and critical thinking on ethical, political, social and cultural issues. It emphasises logical and critical thinking, knowledge theory, ethic and political philosophy. It develops analytical, investigation, argumentation and assessment capabilities. The sociology programme emphasises the link between sociological theory and empirical research
Q. What is the course duration and schedule? A. 3 years
Q. What are the opportunities after finishing the bachelors degree? A. This degree offers abundant career opportunities both locally and internationally in including publishing, journalism and communication, market research and statistics institutions, Governmental agencies, NGOs, diplomatic services, human resources, secondary and higher education and research
Q. Where is the degree recognized from? A. The degree is awarded by Sorbonne University in Paris and recognized by UAE (CAA)
Q. Are there any scholarships? • Emirati citizens receive the H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan scholarship grant covering tuition fees for the programme and a foundation year (if any) • For non-Emirati students, academic excellence scholarships are offered, covering up to 75% of the tuition fee
Q. What is the application deadline? A. 10 July 2022
The bachelor offers classes in political sciences, economy, international relations, geopolitics and public policy. Students can also choose to study a language between English, Arabic, German, Italian, Spanish or Chinese
Why choose Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
World-class international higher education
Academic excellence scholarships and preferential rates available
Degrees accredited by UAE (CAA) and France
State-of-the-art campus, modern library facilities, sports centre
