Academic Departments
The Faculty encompasses specialized departments across humanities, social sciences, and modern languages:
Department of English Language & Literature: English Literature, Linguistics, Creative Writing, Literary Criticism, and Discourse Analysis.
Department of Translation & Applied Linguistics: Simultaneous Interpreting, Technical & Medical Translation, Localization, and Comparative Linguistics.
Department of Media, Mass Communication & Digital Journalism: Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Media Production, Strategic Communication, and Broadcasting.
Department of Psychology & Behavioral Sciences: Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Educational Psychology, and Psychological Counseling.
Department of Sociology & Social Work: Social Theory, Applied Sociology, Community Development, Social Welfare, and Human Rights.
Department of History & Civilization: Ancient History, Medieval & Modern World History, Historiography, and Cultural Heritage Preservation.
Department of Geography & Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Physical Geography, Human Geography, Cartography, Spatial Analysis, and Remote Sensing.
Department of Modern Languages: Specialized Studies in European and Asian Languages, Translation Studies, and Cross-Cultural Communication.
System of Study & Academic Credit Hours
The university operates under an Integrated Credit Hour System that combines interactive lectures, research seminars, practical language laboratories, and media studio workshops.
Undergraduate Degree Program (B.A. / Bachelor of Arts):
Total Academic Credit Hours: 144 Credit Hours.
Duration of Study: 4 Academic Years (comprising 3 years of foundational and core disciplinary coursework followed by 1 full year dedicated to Field Practicum, Applied Projects, and a Senior Graduation Thesis).
Affiliated Academic Centers & Cultural Labs
Students acquire hands-on practical experience through specialized university units and strategic affiliations:
AUCE Digital Media & Broadcasting Studios: A state-of-the-art facility equipped for television and radio production, podcast recording, digital editing, and multimedia journalism.
AUCE Advanced Translation & Interpretation Labs: Equipped with simultaneous interpretation booths, computer-assisted translation (CAT) software, and speech-processing suites.
AUCE GIS & Spatial Analysis Center: Modern computer laboratories dedicated to satellite imaging analysis, spatial mapping, and environmental geography research.
Network of Partnered Cultural & Media Institutions: Strategic affiliations with media networks, publishing houses, translation agencies, and social development organizations for student internships.
Graduate Studies: Master’s & Doctoral Degrees
The Faculty of Arts offers accredited Master of Arts (M.A.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees across all humanities and social science disciplines.
Master of Arts (M.A.) Programs
Focused on advanced academic specialization, critical theoretical frameworks, and applied research methodologies.
Duration of Study: 2 Academic Years.
Total Credit Hours: 45 Credit Hours (comprising advanced seminar modules, practical or field research, and a master’s thesis defense).
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programs
Designed for university teaching careers, high-level research leadership, policy analysis, and original scholarly contributions.
Duration of Study: 3 Academic Years.
Total Credit Hours: 60 Credit Hours (including advanced doctoral seminars, independent scholarly research, and an original doctoral dissertation).
