New program at UAEU supports graduate employment

The program is in line with the vision of the university. Archival

The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) recently launched a new academic program, the Master of Arts in English in the Department of Languages and Literature at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, at the beginning of the new academic year 2023-2024, to support graduates in the labor market.

The Head of the Department of Languages and Literature, Dr. Moza Obaid Al-Tunaiji, stated that the program is in line with the requirements and needs of the labor market, which requires high language skills in communicating in English that raise the professional and career level of the participants of this program in their various work environment and add to their skills and language balance.

She added that "the program aims to develop and enhance students' skills in several aspects, including speaking, reading and writing, in addition to expanding the development of their skills in the field of critical and creative thinking and text analysis and evaluation."

The new program also offers courses in literature, theater, and cinema, where graduates of the program can work, but not limited to, in the education sector, film production, acting and directing, journalism, publishing institutions, and others.

She stated that the program is in line with the university's vision, which is to provide undergraduate and graduate education according to the highest international standards, and to participate in the

To raise it with the community and the world, in order to spread knowledge and enhance research capabilities and competencies in the country as a leading university in the field of scientific research.

Al-Tunaiji explained that «the program is not limited to developing students' language and cognitive skills, but also contributes to preparing a promising generation capable of carrying the flag of this country, and making a qualitative leap in the performance indicators of various institutions and employers in the country».

The requirements of the Master of Arts in English program are designed for students to complete within four semesters, as enrollment in this program is open to both male and female students, and applications will begin from April 1-30, 2023, and classes will begin next August, according to the academic calendar at the United Arab Emirates University.

Admission to the program is also open to full-time or part-time students according to the nature of their work.