Program Overview

Master in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

Programme Overview

The Master in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage degree is awarded by Sorbonne University in Paris and delivered by world-class academics in Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. The programme aims to enhance the skills of professionals in the fields of Archaeology and Cultural Heritage through providing them with both theoretical and practical know-how in archaeology and current heritage-related topics.

Programme Structure

• Duration: 2 years
• Delivery Language: English
• Degree Awarded: Master in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
• Accreditation: The curriculum follows the European ECTS system and the degree is awarded by Sorbonne University in Paris. This programme is accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree: Bachelor in a relevant field with a CGPA of 3 out of 4 or equivalent.
• English Proficiency: IELTS certificate with minimum overall band of 6.0 with a validity of 2 years or TOEFL certificate with minimum score of 79 (or equivalent) with a validity of 2 years.
• Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend an interview to assess the candidate's motivation, career expectations, and relevant professional experience in the degree area.

Programme Tuition Fees

• Total Fees (over 2 years): AED 166,400 (approximately US$ 45,344)
• Payment of Fees: Payment schedules and refund policies are available on the university's website.

Scholarships

• 25% Academic Excellence Scholarship: New joiners are eligible to 25% scholarship on tuition starting from the 1st semester.
• Preferential Rates: Alumni, corporate, and family discounts are available.

Career Prospects

• Career Opportunities: Abundant rewarding career opportunities on local, regional, and global levels in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage.
• Job Roles: Archaeologist, Collections and Records Manager in cultural institutions, Archaeological/Heritage Sites Manager, or as a Cultural Heritage and Archaeology consultant for private and public sectors.

Programme Curriculum

Year 1

• Modules:
  • Archaeology and Civilisations-Cultural Areas 1
  • Tools and Sciences for Archaeology 1
  • From Sites to Cultural Heritage Management
  • Language
  • Internship Preparation
  • Application Seminar: Fieldwork Project
  • Processing Data and Ongoing Research
  • Scientific Report and Defense

Year 2

• Modules:
  • Archaeology and Civilisations-Cultural Areas 2
  • Tools and Sciences for Archaeology 2
  • From Sites to Cultural Heritage Management in the Emirates
  • Language
  • Internship Preparation
  • Application Seminar: Internship
  • Processing Data and Ongoing Research
  • Scientific Report and Defense

Assessment and Graduation Requirements

• Assessments: Frequent assessments and evaluations throughout the year.
• Graduation Requirements: Students must complete all programme requirements and achieve a minimum average of 14/20 to maintain the scholarship.

Internship

• Mandatory Internship: Integrated Application Seminar during each Spring semester.
• Internship Duration: 4 weeks in M1 and 6-12 weeks in M2.
• Internship Opportunities: Students will have the opportunity to join a museum or a cultural institution, or to work in an archaeological or heritage site.

Master's Degree Thesis

• Thesis Requirements: Students will be required to submit essays based on the mandatory Applications Seminars in Spring semesters.
• Thesis Format: Scientific report based on the academic fieldwork in M1 and an extended essay based on their internship in M2.