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Program Overview

The Bi-Licence in Philosophy and Sociology is a three-year degree that offers students the opportunity to work in a wide range of fields. The program combines the two licenses (Philosophy and Sociology) with a secondary and interdisciplinary option in social sciences.

Program Details

• Duration: 3 years
• Language of Instruction: French
• Tuition Fees: 215,100 AED (for 3 years, including administrative fees)
• Accreditation: The program follows the European ECTS system, and the degree is awarded by Sorbonne University. The program is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the United Arab Emirates.

Program Structure

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of ethics, politics, and social phenomena through the lenses of philosophy and social sciences. The philosophy program focuses on epistemological questions related to the conditions of scientific objectivity and the differences between social sciences and natural sciences. It also explores moral and political questions, including classical topics such as justice, freedom, and equality, and the theory of action (rational choice theory). The sociology component studies the link between sociological theory and empirical research, teaching students qualitative and quantitative methodologies of social sciences and working on contemporary social phenomena.

Objectives

• To develop a deep and rigorous understanding of ethics, politics, and social phenomena.
• To encourage critical thinking about major sociological and philosophical questions.
• To provide students with analytical, research, argumentation, and evaluation skills.

Career Opportunities

The Bi-Licence in Philosophy and Sociology prepares students for a wide range of careers, including but not limited to:

• Research and academia
• Public policy and administration
• International relations and diplomacy
• Journalism and media
• Social work and non-profit organizations
• Business and management

Faculty and Research

The program is taught by internationally renowned professors with expertise in their fields. The faculty includes:

Renaud Debailly

Associate Professor

Clio Chaveneau

Associate Professor

Claude Vishnu Spaak

Associate Professor

John Rogove

Postdoctoral Researcher

Additional Information

• A mandatory language course allows students to add a language to their skills, with options including Arabic, English, German, Italian, Chinese, or Spanish.
• Personalized tutoring is available to provide students with a more individualized learning experience.
• The program offers a comprehensive and balanced learning experience, going beyond traditional pedagogy.