IELTS 7.0 overall, with no less than 6.5 in any component.
Arabic is one of the world’s major languages, and this Arabic and Islamic studies degree allows you to become proficient while you build your understanding of the cultural, religious and historical contexts that have shaped the region.
You’ll benefit from a firm grounding in spoken and written Arabic – which you’ll strengthen by spending a year in an Arabic-speaking country – while gaining insight into the religious, cultural, social and political issues that have shaped the Middle East and wider Muslim world. You could even learn Persian or Turkish.
You'll be introduced to a wide range of modules covering different aspects of Islamic Studies. This degree offers you teaching of the highest standard, in a research-intensive environment where leading scholars and students come together to explore the rich and variegated landscape of Islam, the Islamicate, Muslim societies and cultures.
We combine a number of academic perspectives throughout the degree, including theology, history, philosophy, sociology and political science. The complex and evolving nature of our field of enquiry demands dynamic tools of analysis, meaning that you'll study the conventional analytical tools applied in Islamic Studies alongside cutting-edge approaches such as decoloniality and critical Muslim studies.
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Modules
Compulsory modules
Beginning Arabic 1
20 credits
Beginning Arabic 2
20 credits
Introduction to Islamic Theology
20 credits
Early and Medieval Islamic History
20 credits
Optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)
Persian for Beginners
20 credits
Turkish for Beginners
20 credits
Introduction to Arab and Islamic Civilisation
20 credits
Religion in Modern Britain
10 credits
Compulsory modules
Arabic Year Abroad
120 credits
Compulsory modules
Advanced Arabic Grammar and Translation
20 credits
The Shari?a: Theory, Practice, Transformations
20 credits
Essential Skills in Practical Arabic
20 credits
Optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)
You will study either 'Culture and Society in the Arab World' or 'The Qur'an: History, Text and Intepretation'. You will study one or two modules from the remaining list.
Palestine and the Arab-Israeli Conflict
20 credits
Arab Media, Politics and Society
20 credits
Culture and Society in the Arab World
20 credits
Modern Middle Eastern History
20 credits
The Qur'an: History, Text and Intepretation
20 credits
Compulsory modules
Your will select one of the following Final Year Project modules: Dissertation; Extended Essay; Translation; Extended Translation; Digital Documentary.
Arabic Stylistics
20 credits
Advanced Skills in Arabic Language
20 credits
Final Year Project
20-40 credits
Optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)
You will study either 'Islam and Modernity' or 'The Hadith: History, Criticism and Canonisation'. You will study one or two modules from the remaining list.
Arab Drama on Stage and Screen
20 credits
Islam and Modernity
20 credits
Middle Eastern Politics: Regimes, Societies and Conflict
20 credits
The Hadith: History, Criticism and Canonisation
20 credits
Advanced Media Arabic: Translation Skills in Text Typology
20 credits
International Foundation Year
International students who do not meet the academic requirements for undergraduate study may be able to study the University of Leeds International Foundation Year. This gives you the opportunity to study on campus, be taught by University of Leeds academics and progress onto a wide range of Leeds undergraduate courses.
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A degree in Arabic and Islamic Studies equips you with a wide range of skills for a variety of careers, as well as deep linguistic, theological and cultural understanding of one of the world’s most influential faith traditions and a region of global significance. Your knowledge and skills could lead to a career in media (television, radio, online and print); education; non-governmental organisations; business and commerce; translation and interpreting; Civil Service; FCO; local government; law and Islamic banking and finance.
Our graduates have gone on to CELTA courses which have led to teaching posts in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE and other parts of the Gulf, with both universities and language institutes.
Increasingly, graduates with specialist knowledge of Islam, Muslim communities, Islamic law, theology and contemporary trends in Islamic thought are being sought by policy institutes and think-tanks, international development organisations and the Ministry of Defence.
There are also a range of options allowing further specialisation in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies at Masters level, which can lead to PhD study and a career in academia.
We are committed to helping you achieve your career ambitions. The School of Languages, Cultures and Societies careers and employability support includes promoting internships, providing opportunities to work for the School and employer-led workshops and events.
300 GBP/year
