Overview
Arabic Studies BA sits in a competitive part of the UK market, which works in your favour once you know which departments to aim at. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Arabic Studies develops analytical writing alongside the subject knowledge itself. We currently work with 39 universities on this course across 30 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.5, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £15.500 to £32.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
The fastest way to narrow this down is to send us your grades and English score. We will come back with a shortlist rather than a brochure.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 6.5
Careers opportunities
A language with a genuine strategic premium in government, energy, finance and international organisations. Employers value the dialect and the time spent in the region as much as the classroom hours.
Roles graduates go into
- Translator or interpreter
- Regional analyst
- Diplomatic or civil service officer, via competition
- International business development manager
- Journalist or researcher
- Language teacher
Where they work
- Government, diplomatic and intelligence services
- International organisations and NGOs
- Energy, finance and trade with the region
- Media and news organisations
- Universities and language schools
After the course
A year in the region is what makes this degree work; after that, government competitions or a translation qualification.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£15,500 - £32,000