Advanced Studies - General Master
Bachelor in English Language
MODERN LANGUAGES & LITERATURES
The Bachelor of Arts in English Language program offers a comprehensive academic framework designed to prepare students for academic and professional excellence in English language studies, enabling them to effectively engage in an evolving labor market. The program focuses on developing advanced language proficiency and strengthening theoretical and practical knowledge in linguistics, translation, and English literature.
The program offers multiple academic tracks that allow students to tailor their studies according to their interests and career aspirations through a curriculum that integrates theoretical foundations with practical applications, emphasizing critical and creative thinking, linguistic analysis, and the interpretation of literary and translated texts within their cultural and intellectual contexts.
Special attention is given to enhancing intercultural competence, promoting academic and professional values, and fostering learner autonomy and responsibility. As a result, graduates are well equipped with the knowledge and skills required to compete in a wide range of professional fields, including education, language and translation services, journalism, content creation, public relations, and the business and corporate sectors.
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Bachelor in French Language & Translation
MODERN LANGUAGES & LITERATURES
The Bachelor of French Language and Translation Program aims to prepare academically and professionally qualified graduates with a high level of proficiency in the French language and solid knowledge in literature, linguistics, and translation studies. The program offers an integrated learning pathway that combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, enabling students to develop strong linguistic and communication skills, critical and analytical thinking, and the ability to apply their knowledge in diverse academic and professional contexts.
The program places particular emphasis on written and oral translation skills, the analysis and transfer of various text types, and a deeper understanding of language as an evolving system shaped by cultural and technological developments. It also promotes professional ethics, learner autonomy, and personal responsibility, ensuring that graduates are able to engage effectively with other cultures and civilizations while preserving their identity, values, and principles.
Graduates of the program are well prepared for employment across a wide range of sectors, including education, translation and interpreting, tourism, media, diplomacy, cultural institutions, and international organizations, equipping them to successfully integrate into the labor market and contribute meaningfully to societal development.
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Bachelor of Arabic Language
ARABIC LANGUAGE&ERATURES
The Bachelor program in Arabic Language and Literature is designed to prepare qualified specialists in Arabic language and literary studies through a solid academic foundation and the development of linguistic, research, and professional competencies. The program equips graduates to contribute effectively to community development while meeting the evolving demands of the labor market.
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Bachelor of Chinese Language
MODERN LANGUAGES & LITERATURES
The Bachelor’s Program in Chinese Language offers a structured and progressive curriculum designed to build solid linguistic competence in Chinese, beginning with intensive foundation courses and advancing toward specialized and applied studies in translation, professional communication, teaching, media, and tourism. The program starts with two intensive Chinese language courses that serve as a mandatory foundation for progression within the study plan.
As students advance, the curriculum develops their skills in reading, writing, oral expression, grammar, and vocabulary, supported by courses in Chinese civilization, modern Chinese literature, linguistics, and theories of language learning and teaching. In its advanced stages, the program emphasizes practical and career-oriented training through courses in written and oral translation, Business Chinese, Chinese for media and tourism, and Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language.
The program culminates in a practicum that integrates academic knowledge with real-world professional practice, preparing graduates for careers in Chinese language teaching, translation and interpreting, tourism, media, public relations, business, administrative roles, and other intercultural and global professional contexts, as well as for further academic study.
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Bachelor of Counseling Psychology
PSYCHOLOGY
The Bachelor of Counseling Psychology program at King Abdulaziz University is designed to prepare scientifically and professionally qualified specialists capable of providing high-quality psychological counseling and guidance services. The program is aligned with the standards of the Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC) and the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), equipping graduates with the knowledge, professional competencies, and ethical values necessary to promote psychological well-being and contribute to building a healthy society in support of the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
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Bachelor of Geography and Geographic Information Systems
GEOGRAPHY&GIS
The Bachelor degree in Geography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) offers through three academic tracks: GIS, Environmental Studies, and Geography. This allows students to build a progressive academic foundation that combines theoretical principles with advanced technical applications. The department also offers a Master of Science program, as well as a postgraduate diploma in Cartography and GIS, further enhancing the professional and practical aspects of the specialization.
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Bachelor of History
HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY
The Bachelor in History is an academic program designed to prepare graduates with a solid foundation in historical knowledge, advanced research and analytical skills, and professional competencies that enable them to contribute effectively to society while preserving national identity and cultural heritage. The program is built upon the delivery of high-quality academic curricula that keep pace with developments in historical studies and respond to labor market needs. It also provides a stimulating educational and research environment that fosters academic excellence, critical thinking, scientific research, and innovation. Furthermore, the program seeks to prepare graduates who are capable of applying historical knowledge to analyze contemporary issues and contribute to cultural and national development, in alignment with the University's mission and the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
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Bachelor of Information Science
INFORMATION SCIENCE
Bchelor of Information Science is a leading, practice based educational platform that prepares national talent capable of managing the full information lifecycle in organizations effectively through a balanced integration of governance, compliance, risk management, and data quality, alongside applied competencies in content, documents and records management, information infrastructure, and decision support analytics meeting labor market needs and strengthening the knowledge economy.
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Bachelor of Sharia
ISLAMIC LAW AND STUDIES
The Bachelor's Program in Sharia is a specialized academic program at Level 6 of the National Qualifications Framework. It comprises 72 courses totaling 166 credit hours distributed across university, college, and program requirements, covering the Qur'anic and Hadith sciences, creed, and the branches, principles, maxims, and objectives of jurisprudence, alongside research skills, modern technologies, artificial intelligence, and labor-market readiness following the path of moderation and aligned with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
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Bachelor of Social Science & Social Work
SOCIOLOGY&SOCIAL WORK
The Bachelor of Sociology and Social Work program at King Abdulaziz University includes two tracks: (Sociology track - Social Work track). It aims to prepare qualified personnel scientifically and professionally, and the program integrates theoretical knowledge and practical training to prepare students for the labor market.
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Diploma in Chinese Language
MODERN LANGUAGES & LITERATURES
The Intermediate Diploma in Chinese Language aims to provide students with a solid foundation in Chinese language skills, with a focus on listening, speaking, reading, writing, and practical language use in professional contexts. The program begins with elementary-level courses in Chinese language, phonetics, and characters, and progressively advances to the intermediate level to strengthen students’ communicative and functional competence.
The curriculum emphasizes Chinese for Specific Purposes, including business, travel and tourism, and technology, while also developing cultural awareness and preparing students for the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK). The program concludes with a practicum that integrates academic learning with real-world application, preparing graduates for employment in media, translation and interpreting, subtitling, customer service, diplomatic and cultural organizations, and other fields requiring proficiency in Chinese.
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Intermediate Diploma in English Language
MODERN LANGUAGES & LITERATURES
English, with a strong foundation in language skills, grammar, vocabulary, and critical reading and writing. It equips students with the essential tools needed to engage with academic texts, conduct basic research, and communicate effectively in diverse professional and intercultural contexts.
Through a balanced integration of language, linguistics, and translation-oriented courses, the program enhances students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities while fostering ethical awareness, self-directed learning, and lifelong professional development. Graduates are well prepared to pursue careers in teaching, media, translation and interpreting, subtitling, customer service, diplomatic and cultural institutions, as well as other fields that require a high level of proficiency in English.
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Master in Applied Linguistics
MODERN LANGUAGES & LITERATURES
The Master in Applied Linguistics program provides students with advanced knowledge of language as it operates across social, cultural, and digital contexts, with a strong emphasis on research and critical analysis. The curriculum covers key areas such as theoretical linguistics, multimodal and critical discourse analysis, second language acquisition and teaching, child language development, and digital media discourse, alongside core courses in research methods.
The program integrates theory and practice through seminars, elective courses, and a supervised research project, fostering strong analytical, research, and professional communication skills. Graduates are well prepared for careers in language-related fields, education, media, and research, and are equipped to engage critically with contemporary linguistic issues at both local and global levels.
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Master in Translation and Interpretation
MODERN LANGUAGES & LITERATURES
The Professional Master’s degree in Translation and Interpreting is designed to prepare highly qualified translators and interpreters with strong theoretical foundations and advanced practical skills aligned with labor market needs. The program equips students with key concepts and theories in both translation and interpreting, enabling them to distinguish between and professionally practice these fields across diverse contexts.
The curriculum follows a structured progression that integrates theory with practice through core courses in translation theory, translation methods, interpreting studies, and research methods, alongside intensive practical training in applied translation, audiovisual translation, consecutive and simultaneous interpreting. The program also emphasizes intercultural competence through courses such as Translating Cultures, while promoting quality assurance through translation evaluation.
Through elective courses and a supervised research project, students further develop specialized professional competencies in areas such as conference interpreting, court and public service interpreting, and translation technologies. Graduates of the program are well prepared to serve their communities and pursue professional careers in translation and interpreting within institutional, governmental, and private-sector settings.
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Master of Arabic Language
ARABIC LANGUAGE&ERATURES
The Master's Program in Arabic Language is one of the specialized graduate programs established by the Department of Arabic Language and Literature pursuant to the resolution of the University Council at its second meeting, held on 8 Rajab 1422 AH (17 September 2001). The program was launched as part of the national initiative to strengthen graduate education and advance scientific research in Saudi universities. The establishment of the program was driven by the growing need to prepare highly qualified researchers equipped with advanced academic competencies in the fields of linguistics, literature, and literary criticism, enabling them to contribute to scholarly and cultural advancement while promoting the Arabic language in academic and scientific communities. The program also supports the objectives of preserving the Kingdom's national identity and aligns with the aspirations of Saudi Vision 2030.
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