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Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi/Programmes/Bachelor in Records Management and Archival Science

Bachelor in Records Management and Archival Science

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About This Programme

A three-year English-taught Licence in records management and archival science, awarded by Sorbonne Universite.

Course Highlights

  • Developed in cooperation with the National Archives, Abu Dhabi.
  • Covers the full records and archives lifecycle across all media.
  • Strong digital, AI and information-governance components.
  • Degree awarded by Sorbonne Universite.

What You'll Study

A three-year English-taught Licence covering the creation, capture, classification, appraisal and preservation of records and archives across all media, developed with the National Archives in Abu Dhabi. Awarded by Sorbonne Universite.

Year 1

  • Introduction to Archival Science and Information Sciences (RMAS 101)
  • Managing Public and Private Sector Records in UAE (RMAS 102)
  • Information and Society (RMAS 103)
  • History of the Arab-Muslim World (RMAS 104)
  • Introduction to Coding and Programming (RMAS 105)
  • Records Management Programme (RMAS 106)
  • Archival Legislations: UAE Archival Laws and Regulations (RMAS 107)
  • Quantitative Methods (RMAS 110)

Year 2

  • Appraisal of Current Records (RMAS 201)
  • Information Governance in a Big Data World (RMAS 202)
  • Archival Diplomatics for Electronic Records Management (RMAS 203)
  • Classification, Arrangement and Description (RMAS 204)
  • Digital Preservation (RMAS 207)
  • Non-Textual Archives Processing (RMAS 209)
  • Digital Tools and Environment in the Era of AI (RMAS 211)
  • Applied Work III: Digitising and Microfilming (RMAS 212)

Year 3

  • Daily Operations of Archival Departments and Buildings (RMAS 301)
  • Business Records Management and Technologies (RMAS 302)
  • Digital Archives Law (RMAS 303)
  • A Digital History (RMAS 304)
  • Independent Research Project (RMAS 305)
  • Archival Appraisal and Collection Development (RMAS 308)
  • Cultural Heritage Management (RMAS 310)
  • Professional Internship (RMAS 311)

Entry Requirements

Academic: A secondary-school diploma with 12 years of schooling completed.
English: IELTS Academic 5.5, TOEFL 530 (iBT 71), or MoE 80% in English; English-medium curricula are exempt.

A one-year Foundation Year in Records Management is also available.

Careers

Leads to careers in records and information management, digital archiving and cultural heritage, or a Master in Records Management and Archival Studies.

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

Secondary diploma (12 years); IELTS 5.5

Duration

3 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Records & Archival Science

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 71,700/yr

Apply online at sorbonne.ae. Non-refundable application fee of AED 200. Deadline in late August (21 August 2026) for the September intake.

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