Classes & Study

Bachelor in French Literature has a reputation for being difficult, when it is in fact not. Of course, it requires a lot of work, but what is so difficult about reading books or analysing movies? Supervision and support of our students helps them, especially on a methodological level.

Many people today believe that literature is useless but forget that literary studies broaden our cultural awareness, train our mind and improve our ability to express ourselves; skills that are valued in all professional backgrounds. Sorbonne Abu Dhabi’s Bachelor in French and Comparative Literature offers a number of career opportunities.

The degree is issued in Paris and sent to Sorbonne Abu Dhabi.

Correction of exams is done in Paris and grades are entered into the system there too.

No, once you are registered for one curriculum, you can’t change after you are accepted.

No, you are not required to choose your courses yourself in most programmes, as a clear academic plan is usually predefined for each major. However, some elective courses may be available depending on the programme, and you will have the opportunity to select those that match your academic interests and career goals, with guidance from the academic team. 

Yes, if there are no scheduling conflicts between the two chosen majors. For postgraduate students, it is not possible to do a double major.

All undergraduate classes are held in the morning or afternoon. Postgraduate classes take place in the evening after 4:00pm or during the weekends for some curriculums.

It depends on the major, but they do not exceed 30 students per class. For postgraduate classes, the number of students is between 10 and 50.

Most of our teacher’s are from Paris. Some of our staff are professionals from the UAE.

For undergraduate programmes, non-French-speaking students have to attend a one-year preliminary intensive program in French since most undergraduate courses are taught in French, except for the five undergraduate programs at the School of Data, Science and Engineering, which are taught in English. All postgraduate degrees are taught in English except the Master in Teaching French as a Foreign Language.

Both the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes follow the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). It is therefore possible to pursue your studies at any European University once you receive a degree from Sorbonne Abu Dhabi.

All undergraduate and postgraduate programs are accredited in the UAE and in France.

Whether for an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree, you will receive exactly the same degree as those issued in Paris. The degree is signed by the President of Paris-Sorbonne University and by the Rector of the Paris Academy on behalf of the French Minister of Higher Education and Research.