Bachelor in History - Concentration: International Relations
About This Programme
A three-year French-taught Licence in history with an international-relations concentration, awarded by Sorbonne Universite.
Course Highlights
- History taught from antiquity to the present with an international-relations focus.
- Two certifying tracks: Geopolitics and International Security, or Diplomacy and Political Science.
- Mandatory 2-month internship and Erasmus+ mobility from Year 2.
- Degree awarded by Sorbonne Universite.
What You'll Study
A three-year French-taught Licence in history with a concentration in international relations, taught from antiquity to the present through a multidisciplinary, globally connected approach. Students choose one of two certifying tracks and complete a mandatory 2-month internship; the degree is awarded by Sorbonne Universite.
First Year
- History of Major Political Structures
- Christian and Muslim Worlds in the Middle Ages
- Introduction to the History of Globalisation: From the World Empires of Eurasia to the World Economy
- Connected History of Europe and the Modern World
- The Age of Revolutions and the Birth of Modern Political Thought
- History of Propaganda, Media, and Information in the Age of Extremes
International Relations Concentration-
- Introduction to Political Science
- From the International System to the Regional Diplomacy of the Gulf State
- Introduction to Geopolitics and International Security
- New Global Geopolitical and Security Challenges
- Foreign Languages, Sports, Cultural Events, Historian’s Workshop, Introduction to Research Methodology
Second Year
- History of War and Peace
- From the Industrial Revolution to the Digital Revolution
- Colonisation and Colonial Legacy: Memory Diplomacy from Subaltern Studies to Cancel Culture
- International Relations from Europe to the Russian and Ottoman Empires
- Between Violence and Tolerance: Anthropological History of Religious Wars
- Connected History from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean
- History of Environmental and Climate Changes
- The Cold War World: From the UN to the Fall of the USSR
International Relations Concentration-
- Hard, Smart & Soft Power: The Diplomacy of Powers
- Professional Study Project: Exploring Careers in Diplomacy
- Information and Communication from Queen Victoria to Elon Musk
- Scientific Diplomacy: From Concorde to Space Exploration
- Conflict Resolution
- Professional Study Project: Preventive Diplomacy and Defence Diplomatic Networks
- The International System and Conflict Management
- Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Economic Intelligence
- Foreign Languages, Sports, Cultural Events, Introduction to Digital Humanities, Historian’s Workshop, Diplomatics, Advanced Research Methodology…
Third Year
- Political Power and Christian Religion in Antiquity and the Middle Ages
- From Mecca to Baghdad: Ideologies and Practices of the Caliphate
- The Anglo-Saxon Worlds: From American Imperialism to Brexit
- Turkey, Asia, and Europe: From Constantinople to Istanbul
- China in International Relations
International Relations Concentration-
- Political Dynamics and Societal Changes in the Maghreb and the Middle East (20th–21st centuries)
- Supervised Study Project: Political Evolutions and Transformations in the Arab and Mediterranean World
- Terrorism and Society from the French Revolution to September 11, 2001
- Supervised Study Project: Understanding International Security Issues through Role-Playing
- Foreign Languages, Sports, Cultural Events, Digital Diplomatics, Methodology for the Internship Report
Entry Requirements
Selective admission; a SUAD entrance test may apply.
Careers
Leads to careers in diplomacy, international organisations, NGOs, journalism and research, or a related Master.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and the French Ministry of Higher Education (HCERES); the degree is awarded by Sorbonne Universite.
Programme Details
Award
Licence (Bachelor), 180 ECTS
Start Date
September (annual intake)
Typical Offer
French Baccalaureate 12/20 or equivalent; French B2
Duration
3 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
History & International Relations
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 215,100 total
Apply online at sorbonne.ae. Non-refundable application fee of AED 200. Deadline in late August (21 August 2026) for the September intake.