Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
About This Programme
Government, international relations and public affairs.
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
Political Science Compulsory Courses
45 CH.
- PSG110 Fundamentals of Political Science3 credits
- PSG120 Government & Politics of UAE3 credits
- PSG130 Public Administration3 credits
- PSG140 Fundamentals of Political Economy3 credits
- PSG204 Human Capital Administration and Innovation3 credits
- PSG242 Methods of Research in Political Science3 credits
- PSG250 Principles of International Relations3 credits
- PSG261 Political Thought3 credits
- PSG270 Comparative Politics3 credits
- PSG303 Public Leadership and Entrepreneurship3 credits
- PSG321 Gulf Politics3 credits
- PSG402 Emirati Political Thought3 credits
- PSG386 Advanced Analysis in Public Administration and Politics3 credits
- PSG425 Public Policy3 credits
- PSG485 Integrated Capstone3 credits
Political Science Elective Courses
Select 4 courses (12 CH).
- PSG255 International Organizations3 credits
- PSG302 Diplomatic Systems3 credits
- PSG305 Political Theory3 credits
- PSG312 Foreign Policy of Arab States3 credits
- PSG313 National Security3 credits
- PSG315 International Political Economy3 credits
- PSG352 Financial Policies and Budgeting in the UAE3 credits
- PSG422 Foreign Policy of Global Powers3 credits
- PSG430 Special Topics3 credits
Major Supporting Courses
15 CH.
Option 1: select 5 courses (15 CH) from the list. Option 2: complete a foreign-language sequence (6 CH).
- GEO210 Human Geography3 credits
- HIS212 History of the UAE3 credits
- ARB106 Professional Writing3 credits
- HRMD310 Organizational Behavior3 credits
- PUBL206 Administrative Law3 credits
- PUBL114 Constitutional Law3 credits
- ECON105 Principles of Microeconomics3 credits
- MSC211 Principles of Oral Communication3 credits
- MSC412 Public Opinion3 credits
- SOC314 Political Sociology3 credits
Internship
- PSG440 Internship3 credits
Free Electives
Select 18 CH of free electives 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 government, policy, international organisations, research and the social sector, 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
Social Sciences
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.