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Double Bachelor in Philosophy and Sociology

The Double Bachelor in Philosophy and Sociology is an exclusive three-year degree, taught in French, that offers students the opportunity to work in a wide range of fields.

Programme Overview

The curriculum combines the two joint Bachelors (in Philosophy and Sociology) with an interdisciplinary minor in the social sciences, including courses in Political Science, Economics, Geopolitics, International Relations, Public Policy, History, and Communication. It enables students to gain a thorough and rigorous understanding of ethics, politics, and social phenomena through the perspectives of philosophy and the social sciences.

Philosophy Curriculum

The Philosophy curriculum emphasizes epistemological questions regarding the conditions of scientific objectivity and the ways in which the social sciences differ from the natural sciences. It explores moral and political issues, including classical topics such as justice, freedom, and equality, and the theory of action (rational choice theory). It also emphasizes theory of knowledge, metaphysics, and ethical and political philosophy. It develops analytical and critical thinking, as well as research, argumentation, and assessment skills, and allows students to question the theoretical foundations of key philosophical issues in the contemporary world, with a special focus on the challenges of environmental change and the development of artificial intelligence as well as new technologies.

Sociology Curriculum

The Sociology curriculum emphasizes the link between sociological theory and empirical research. Students learn the qualitative and quantitative methodologies of the social sciences and work on social contemporary phenomena such as social stratification, migration, urbanization, health sociology, socio-cultural inequalities, and the question of tolerance, and the socio-political changes in the context of the globalized world.

Programme Details

• Programme Chair: Dr. Claude Vishnu Spaak, Head of Philosophy and Sociology Department, Associate Professor
• Program Duration: 3 years
• Delivery Language: French
• Deadline to Apply: 16-01-2026 for the January 2026 intake
• Tuition Fees: AED 215,100 (over 3 years, including admin fees)
• Accreditation: The curriculum follows the European ECTS system, and the degree is awarded by Sorbonne Université. This programme is accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation.

Faculty Team

• Dr. Renaud Debailly, Associate Professor
• Dr. Clio Chaveneau, Associate Professor
• Dr. Claude Vishnu Spaak, Head of Philosophy and Sociology Department, Associate Professor
• Dr. John Rogove, Postdoctoral Researcher

Sustainable Development Goals

The programme contributes to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

Student Recruiter

Essam Ahmad, Senior Officer - Student Recruitment

Academic Coordinator

Wafae Bisim, Academic Coordinator

School of Arts and Humanities

The School of Arts and Humanities offers various programmes, including the Double Bachelor in Philosophy and Sociology.

Study Programmes

The university offers a range of study programmes, including:

• Foundation Year in Records Management and Archival Science
• Foundation Year in Sciences
• Foundation Year in Intensive French
• Bachelor in Business and Foreign Languages
• Bachelor in Economics and Management
• Bachelor in Law
• Bachelor in Records Management and Archival Science
• Bachelor in History Concentration: International Relations
• Bachelor in Mathematics, Specialisation in Data Science for Artificial Intelligence
• Bachelor in Geography and Planning
• Bachelor in History of Art and Archaeology
• Bachelor in Physics
• Bachelor in Humanities Applied to Public and Cultural Affairs (HAPAC)
• Master in Business and Foreign Languages
• Master in Banking, Finance and Fintech
• Master in Health Economics
• Master in Sustainable Environmental Engineering and Law
• Master in International Business Transactions and International Arbitration
• Master in International Law, Spaces and Sovereignty
• Master in Applied Sociological Research
• Master in History of Art and Museum Studies
• Master in Marketing, Communication and Media
• Master in Records Management and Archival Studies
• Master in Urban Planning and Development Urban Innovation and Sustainability
• International Programme in Sports Management
• SELFEE-Sorbonne French Language Courses
• Advanced Strategic Maritime Course
• Professional Certificate in Archives and Records Management
• Global Challenges in Transport - Understanding Infrastructures
• The Art of Negotiation: Step by Step to Successful Outcomes

Career and Employability

The university provides career support to students and alumni, including career counseling, job placement, and professional development opportunities.

Student Life and Services

The university offers a range of student services, including:

• Sports facilities
• Residences
• Student Success & Wellbeing
• Students Clubs
• Student Council
• Student Events and Culture
• Student Documents
• SUAD live
• Discover Our Campus
• Life in Abu Dhabi in the UAE

Sustainability

The university is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The university also incorporates sustainability into its education and research programmes.