Foundation Year in Coastal and Oceanographic Applied Sciences and Technologies (COAST)
About This Programme
A one-year English-taught foundation year in coastal and oceanographic sciences, leading into the COAST Licence.
Course Highlights
- Interdisciplinary: geography, oceanography and geomatics.
- Fieldwork, projects and laboratory practice.
- Structured pathway into the Bachelor in COAST.
- Located on the Al Reem Island campus, Abu Dhabi.
What You'll Study
An English-taught foundation year combining geography, oceanography and geomatics with fieldwork and laboratory practice, on the Al Reem Island campus. It provides a structured pathway into the Bachelor in COAST.
Semester 1
- Earth dynamics
- Fundamentals of physical
- Fundamentals of chemical oceanography
- Environmental analysis
- Language
Semester 2
- Fundamentals of chemistry
- Physical oceanography
- Geographical perspectives for environmental issues
- Coastal and marine field expertise
- Geoinformation and geomatics
- Language
Entry Requirements
Admission requires passing the COAST entry test; validating this Foundation Year can give direct entry to Licence 1.
Careers
Prepares students for the Bachelor in COAST and coastal/environmental science pathways.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
A preparatory (non-degree) programme delivered by Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi; feeds into the CAA-accredited Licence awarded by Sorbonne Universite.
Programme Details
Award
Foundation Year (COAST)
Start Date
September (annual intake)
Typical Offer
A secondary diploma; COAST entry test; IELTS 5.5
Duration
1 year
Qualification
Foundation
Subject Area
Foundation
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person