Bachelor in Geography and Planning Why Paris

Why Paris-Sorbonne
University Abu Dhabi?
In today’s fast-paced and globalised economies, knowledge
and languages both serve an important role in creating
progressive and vibrant societies. The French education
system is known for its high level of rigorous critical
thinking and debating skills, which play a significant role in
developing future pioneers and leaders.
Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is a globally recognised
education institution that serves as a bridge between
civilisations by offering a multicultural environment, which
promotes and develops a strong culture of tolerance,
curiosity, harmony and cultural awareness for today’s
modern economy. Students have access to internationally
acclaimed faculty, world-class facilities and internationally
certified degrees, which places them firmly on the right path
in preparation for a successful career.
This degree is officially accredited by the UAE Commission
for Academic Accreditation (www.caa.ae).
Bachelor in
Geography and Planning
For more information, please contact:
Tel: +971 (0) 2656 9330 / 555
Email: [email protected]
PO Box 38044, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
BACHELOR PROGRAMMES
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The Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Planning is an exclusive three-year degree and combines a
solid foundation in physical, human and regional geography with further opportunities in other social
and natural sciences.
This programme was created to provide the requisite scientific knowledge, concepts and methodologies for students to fully
understand all aspects of the modern world, establish links between academic knowledge and the needs of sustainable
development, locally and globally.
The first year is devoted to the comprehensive study of geography in general. During the second year the focus shifts to
different global regions, analysed from historical and political perspectives. The third year involves an extensive study of various
geographical concepts and methods and simultaneously introduces students to relevant master programmes. Throughout
the entire curriculum, a strong emphasis is placed on languages and the mastery of professional software used for planning
(cartography, geographic information systems, remote sensing and statistics).
The programme faculty are all internationally renowned professors whose teaching methodology goes beyond the traditional
forms of teaching to ensure a balanced and well-rounded learning experience.
By the end of the programme, students will have acquired competencies in analysis, reports and summaries in various languages
about the environment, sustainable development, urban planning and tourism and heritage. The curriculum follows the
European ECTS system and the degree is delivered by Paris-Sorbonne University.
First Year
Third Year
•Earth System 1
•Terrestrial Climates 1
•Geography in human and social sciences
•Distribution, dynamics of population and crises and tensions
in the contemporary world
•Economics and territories: globalization and development
•UE Elective
•Reading and commenting on a topographic map and DAO
•Methodology of academic work
•Earth System 2 •Geography of the biosphere
•Spaces and urban dynamics: backgrounds, cities and mobility
•Agriculture and agrarian landscapes in the world
•Languages
•UE Elective
•Principles of cartography and graphic semiology
•Professional project
•Geosphere and anthropisation
•Risks and communities
•Dynamics of urban systems
•Countries of the South
•Epistemology of geography
•UE Elective
•Statistics 2
•Techniques of enquiry, sampling
•Large bioclimatic domains: systemic approach of environments
•Geodynamics of continental and coastal wetlands
•Mutations of rural spaces in the world
•Developed countries
•Languages
•UE Elective
•GIS, construction of geodatabase and spatial analysis
•Study field trip
Admission
requirements
Career
prospects
To be eligible for this Bachelor’s degree, students
must have the following:
The degree in Geography and Planning helps
students launch successful careers in fields where
their expertise enables them to efficiently design
plans for sustainable development.
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French Baccalaureate
High School Diploma (or equivalent)
A French Aptitude Certificate with a minimum score of B2 level (accepted certificates: DU issued by Paris-Sorbonne University
Abu Dhabi, DELKF, TEF, TCF and SELFEE)
To be awarded a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Planning,
students must successfully complete three years of study, with the
equivalent of 60 credits per year (European ECTS System).
The grading is based on regular assessments and final examinations
at the end of every semester. Employed students can benefit from
the final examination system.
In the main, employment opportunities exist in planning,
management, architectural firms, environment management
agencies, geopolitics and international relations and transport
and logistics. Some of our graduates enjoy rewarding careers in
public institutions including ADEC, Arabsat, Etihad, the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs, Environmental Authority and the Tourism and
Culture Authority.
This degree provides graduates with several options to pursue further
academic studies at Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi and other
overseas institutions.
Second Year
•Geography of water resources: integrated
watershed management
•Terrestrial climates 2
•Regional geography
•Historical and political geography: powers and territories
•Land-use planning
•UE Elective
•Statistics 1
•CAD (Computer-aided design)
•Dynamic geomorphology in the world
•Geography of France in Europe and the world
•Space and culture
•Serious geo-environmental problems
•Languages
•UE Elective
•Conceptual foundations of geomatics
•Remote sensing
Fees
AED 62,500
(Approximately USD 17,050) per year
Scholarships are available based on excellence and
covering up to 75% of the tuition fee.