Bachelor of Arts in History and Archaeology
About This Programme
The history and archaeology of the region and beyond.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
General Education
University General Education requirements (21 CH).
- GEEM110 Contemporary Emirati Studies3 credits
- GEAE101 Academic English for Humanities and STEM3 credits
- GEIT113 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence3 credits
- GEIE222 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 credits
- GESU121 Sustainability3 credits
Plus additional General Education elective credits selected across Themes 6-11 (Quantitative Reasoning & Critical Thinking, Humanities, Behavioral & Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Health & Wellness, and Cultural Diversity), per the University's General Education framework.
College Requirements
- HSSR101 Fundamentals of Humanities and Social Sciences3 credits
- HSSR103 People, Places, and Society3 credits
Specialization Requirements
42 CH.
- HIS121 World History: Origins to 15003 credits
- HIS201 Digital Humanities3 credits
- HIS202 Heritage Communication and Outreach3 credits
- HIS204 Cultural Heritage Economics3 credits
- HIS212 History of the UAE3 credits
- HIS230 Current issues in Art, Design, and Material Studies3 credits
- HIS302 Heritage Recreation Business3 credits
- HIS312 Historical Preservation3 credits
- HIS335 AI for Heritage Management3 credits
- HIS332 Ancient History & Archaeology Arabian of the Peninsula3 credits
- HIS381 UAE Architectural Heritage3 credits
- HIS485 Integrated Capstone3 credits
- TOR322 Gulf Art and Design3 credits
- MSC370 Communication Theories3 credits
Concentration: History
One of two concentration options (18 CH).
- HIS122 Modern World History3 credits
- HIS133 Introduction to Art History3 credits
- HIS200 Methodology & Historiography3 credits
- HIS318 History of the Arabian Gulf3 credits
- HIS374 Public History3 credits
- HIS440 Oral History3 credits
Concentration: Archaeology
One of two concentration options (18 CH).
- HIS217 Material Culture of the Islamic World3 credits
- HIS308 Archaeology in the Modern World3 credits
- HIS310 Introduction to Archaeology & Museum Studies3 credits
- HIS311 Archaeology Field Methods3 credits
- HIS350 Archaeometry3 credits
- HIS372 Arch. of UAE & A. Gulf States3 credits
Supporting Requirements
9 CH.
- GEO211 Remote Sensing3 credits
- GEO220 Principles of Cartography3 credits
- PSG250 Principles of International Relations3 credits
Major Electives
Select 2 courses (6 CH).
- HIS123 American History3 credits
- HIS124 Rise of Islam and Omayyed state3 credits
- HIS213 Medieval West: 600-15003 credits
- HIS215 Ancient History & Archaeology of Near East3 credits
- HIS239 History of Africa: 1800-present3 credits
- HIS241 Modern History of Europe3 credits
- HIS243 History of East Asia3 credits
- HIS373 History of Arab World from 15003 credits
Internship
- HIS402 Internship in History and Archaeology6 credits
Free Electives
Free elective credits selected from University course offerings.
Entry Requirements
UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored; non-UAE curricula require Ministry of Education equivalency.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in education, media, culture, translation, government and the creative industries, or continue to postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Arts
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A UAE General Secondary Certificate (Grade 12) or accredited equivalent, typically 80% or above, with the subject grades required for the major.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Humanities
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Bachelor of Arts
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 79,830/yr
Undergraduate applicants apply online (UAE nationals via the Ministry of Higher Education portal), sit the required tests, and submit attested certificates with Ministry of Education equivalency.