Master in Emirati Folk Literature

Tuition fees for Master in Emirati Folk Literature are 10,985 USD per year.

A Master's program in Emirati Folk Literature focuses on the oral and written traditions native to the United Arab Emirates and the wider Gulf region, including folk tales, proverbs, poetry, songs, and storytelling practices passed down across generations. Study in this field typically involves close reading and analysis of folk texts, examination of the historical and social context in which these traditions developed, and consideration of how oral literature reflects local customs, values, and everyday life before and alongside the country's modern development. Students commonly explore methods for collecting and documenting oral literature, approaches to literary and cultural analysis, and the relationship between Emirati folk traditions and broader Arabic literary heritage. Coursework in a program like this may also touch on the role of language and dialect in preserving cultural memory, along with the challenges of transmitting oral traditions in a rapidly changing society. Graduates of programs focused on folk literature and cultural heritage often pursue careers in education, cultural institutions, archives and museums, publishing, or research roles connected to heritage preservation and documentation. This program is offered by Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities, previously known as Mohammed V University Abu Dhabi, and is based in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates and home to several major cultural and heritage institutions. The university operates under the Commission for Academic Accreditation, the federal authority responsible for maintaining quality standards across higher education institutions in the country. Instruction for the program is delivered in English, allowing students from a range of academic and linguistic backgrounds to engage with the subject.