Foundation Year in Records Management and Archival Science

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About This Programme

A one-year English-taught foundation year introducing records management, archival science and information technology.

Course Highlights

Developed in cooperation with the National Archives, Abu Dhabi.
Introduces records management, archival science and information technology.
Includes an introduction to AI and emerging technologies.
Direct pathway to the Bachelor in Records Management and Archival Science.

What You'll Study

An English-taught foundation year introducing the theory and tools of records management and archival science, developed with the National Archives in Abu Dhabi. It is integral to the Bachelor pathway rather than a separate degree.

Foundation Year

Introduction to Managing Records and Archives (RMAS 001)
Introduction to Records Management IT Tools (RMAS 002)
Methodology and Understanding in English (RMAS 003)
Professional Workshop on Records Management and Archiving (RMAS 004)
Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies (RMAS 005)
Research Methodology (RMAS 006)
Introduction to Law (RMAS 007)
Geopolitics in the Middle East (RMAS 009)

Entry Requirements

Academic: A secondary-school leaving 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 SUAD admission test may apply.

Careers

Prepares students for the Bachelor and, in turn, careers in records and information management.

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 (Records Management)

Start Date

September (annual intake)

Typical Offer

A secondary-school diploma; IELTS 5.5

Duration

1 year

Qualification

Foundation

Subject Area

Foundation

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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Next intakes

Sep

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What You'll Study

Foundation Year

Introduction to Managing Records and Archives (RMAS 001)
Introduction to Records Management IT Tools (RMAS 002)
Methodology and Understanding in English (RMAS 003)
Professional Workshop on Records Management and Archiving (RMAS 004)
Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies (RMAS 005)
Research Methodology (RMAS 006)
Introduction to Law (RMAS 007)
Geopolitics in the Middle East (RMAS 009)