Master in Records Management and Archival Studies

MasterPostgraduateRecords & Archival Science

About This Programme

A two-year English-taught Master in records management and archival studies, awarded by Sorbonne Universite.

Course Highlights

Professional Master in records management and digital archiving.
Taught by Sorbonne University faculty and leading international specialists.
Mandatory 8-week Year-2 internship and a Master dissertation.
Degree awarded by Sorbonne Universite.

What You'll Study

A two-year English-taught professional Master in records management and digital archiving, delivered by Sorbonne University faculty and leading international specialists, with a mandatory Year-2 internship and a Master thesis. Awarded by Sorbonne Universite (field: Human and Social Sciences; area: History).

Year 1 (Master 1)

Archival Theories and Concepts (MRAS 500)5 credits
Archival Diplomatics5 credits
Records Management5 credits
Information Technology and Archives5 credits
Records Management in Business and Administrative Contexts (MRAS 506)5 credits
Information Governance5 credits
Digital Recordkeeping5 credits
Database Design5 credits
IT Security and Risk Management5 credits
Research and Scholarship5 credits

Year 2 (Master 2)

Archives System5 credits
Archival Arrangement and Description5 credits
Digital Preservation5 credits
e-Records and e-Archives Law5 credits
Open Data and Visualisation for AI Implementation (MRAS 607)5 credits
Archival Appraisal and Acquisition4 credits
Big Data Processing and Valuation3 credits
Management of Information Organisations4 credits
Master Dissertation12 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A relevant bachelor's degree (second-class honours / CGPA around 3.0).

English: IELTS Academic 6.0, TOEFL 79, or native-English study of three years; English-medium degrees are exempt.

A related Bachelor and Foundation Year are also offered.

Careers

Leads to careers in records and information management, digital archiving, information governance and cultural heritage.

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

Master (Master's degree), 120 ECTS

Start Date

September (annual intake)

Typical Offer

Relevant bachelor's (2nd class / CGPA 3.0); IELTS 6.0

Duration

2 years

Qualification

Masters

Subject Area

Records & Archival Science

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 83,200/yr

Apply online at sorbonne.ae. Non-refundable application fee of AED 300. Deadline in late August (28 August 2026) for the September intake.

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Next intakes

Sep

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What You'll Study

Year 1 (Master 1)

Archival Theories and Concepts (MRAS 500)5 credits
Archival Diplomatics5 credits
Records Management5 credits
Information Technology and Archives5 credits
Records Management in Business and Administrative Contexts (MRAS 506)5 credits
Information Governance5 credits
Digital Recordkeeping5 credits
Database Design5 credits
IT Security and Risk Management5 credits
Research and Scholarship5 credits

Year 2 (Master 2)

Archives System5 credits
Archival Arrangement and Description5 credits
Digital Preservation5 credits
e-Records and e-Archives Law5 credits
Open Data and Visualisation for AI Implementation (MRAS 607)5 credits
Archival Appraisal and Acquisition4 credits
Big Data Processing and Valuation3 credits
Management of Information Organisations4 credits
Master Dissertation12 credits