COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES
Overview
With more than 3,000 students and 150 faculty members, the College of Humanities and
Social Sciences (CHSS) is the largest of the nine colleges that make up the University.
The College is distinguished by a rich academic tradition, commitment to heritage
and innovation, and a dedication to serve our community and the nation.
Prof. Hassan Alnaboodah
Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
The humanities and social sciences make an important contribution to a range of contemporary
research questions and problems. Most current social, cultural and economic questions
necessitate cross-disciplinary understanding. Emerging fields such as life sciences
or the cognitive sciences, in particular, benefit from insights and methodological
approaches from the humanities and social sciences. This means that even the most
complex problems can be addressed more effectively. Every aspect of our lives can
be illuminated, placed in context and better understood thanks to insights provided
by the humanities and the social sciences.
Study
Undergraduate Programs
A number of Internationally Accredited Undergraduate Programs.
Graduate Programs
A number of Internationally Accredited Graduate Programs.
Academic Departments
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences has 8 academic departments.
Why Choose the College of Humanities and Social Sciences?
International reputation
UAEU is currently ranked among the best 300 universities in the world and is internationally
accredited by WASC Senior Colleges and Universities Accrediting Commission. The College
of Humanities and Social Sciences is the largest of the 9 colleges at the UAEU.
Learn from the best
Our professors have graduated from highly reputable international universities,
many ranked in the world’s top 100.
State-of-the-art research facilities and laboratories
We have some of the most up-to-date linguistics laboratories in the Middle East,
including EEG, phonetics, and psycholinguistics laboratories, GIS and Remote Sensing
labs and a multi-million dirham TV studio.
The business world will want you
If you choose to earn a humanities or social sciences degree, you will acquire
analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills. These abilities
are highly sought after in the corporate, public and private sectors. Owing to the
fast-changing nature of technological innovation, the ability to process large quantities
of diverse data into a clear, economical and effective argument (a central feature
of a BA course), is more in demand now than ever before.
Flexible opportunities to get involved outside the classroom
Many of our departments organize field trips and extra-curricular activities to
optimize our students’ university experience.
Spotlights Faculty
Dr. Tommi Leung
Professor of Linguistics at the Department of Cognitive Sciences
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Dr. Shujun Jiang
Associate professor in Media and Creative Industries Department
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Dr. Adriaan De Man
Chair of the Department of History and Archaeology
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Prof. Badreya Al-Jenaibi
Professor Department of Mass Communications - (CHSS)
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News & Events
29 May 2023The UAE University occupies the first place locally in six major disciplines, according
to the classification of universities on the international we
The United Arab Emirates University achieved first place locally, according to the
ranking of universities on the Simago Global website for the year 2023,
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15 May 2023Jawaher Al Hashmi's Ambition Towards Excellence and Creativity
The student, Jawaher Al Hashmi, achieved her ambition and made excellence, creativity,
and innovation a goal that she aspires to, to be among the future pioneers, by choosing
to study Political Science major at the UAE University, with a minor major in Leadership
and Communication.
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05 Apr 2023UAE University Launches a New Program in English Language to Support Graduates in
Labour Market
The United Arab Emirates University has announced the launch of a new academic program
which is the Master of Arts in English, at the Department of Languages and Literature
in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences by the beginning of the new academic
year 2023-2024.
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Student Testimonials
Asma AlKaabi
Translation Studies Program
I joined Translation major in UAE University because I am passionate about translation
and languages. The university has a distinguished B.A program in Translation and Interpreting
with highly qualified professors. We have a variety of translation and interpreting
courses that focus on different text types and contexts. We also have a Translation
Lab equipped with modern technologies that make our learning experience valuable.
The program offers opportunities for students to practice translation, interpreting
and research skills.
Alyazia Nawab Jalal Alblooshi
Department of Languages and Literature – English Literature Program
The English Literature Program in UAE University is an enjoyable, expertly curated
program that allowed me to learn much more about literature than just text. What I
love about this program is the range of material from different time periods and different
cultures. It is a petri dish of poetry and prose.
Rima Hussain Mohammed Qayed
Department of Languages and Literature - English Literature Program
I chose to study English Literature in UAEU because of the range of courses offered.
The program would even go beyond literature as it helped me learn about historical
contexts, postcolonialism, feminism and more, and I always felt like my voice and
opinions were heard. It is also a great opportunity to learn from and work with an
amazing and supportive faculty.
Noor Hashem Alhebshi Alhashmi
Linguistics Program - Department of Cognitive Sciences
Being in the linguistics program in UAEU has been an incredibly valuable experience
for me. The program offers a high quality and well-rounded education in Linguistics
and provides you with the necessary tools to pursue a future in the field. The faculty
members always do their best to support us in our studies and offer us many wonderful
opportunities to further our knowledge of the field. My professors challenged me to
become a better student, linguist, and thinker. I am proud to be a part of this program
and university.
Maryam Fayez Mubarak Fayez
Psychology Program - Department of Cognitive Sciences
Psychology is one of the most important sciences, and the UAE University pays great
attention to this specialty. This program greatly helps in developing the individual
personally and professionally and helps the person in his way of thinking and his
view of events. . . . In the end, the decision to enter this major was one of the
best decisions I made in my life.