SOAS University of London

Department of the Languages and Cultures of the Near and Middle East

Certificate in Arabic Studies (2019 entry)

Entry requirements

  • The minimum entry requirement is the ability to demonstrate the potential to study at undergraduate level. However, programmes may have their own specific requirements, such as, in the case of language-based studies, a proven ability to learn a language.

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Overview

This certificate is complementary to the full-time Certificate in Arabic. It is designed for those unable to follow a full-time programme and those interested in a different balance of language and non-language based courses. No prior knowledge of Arabic is required.

This is a part-time programme of study. Four units are taken over two or three years.

In year 1 students take Arabic 100A, Arabic 100B and one approved course from the list below. 

In year 2 students take Arabic 200 and a second approved course from the list below.

One unit can be left to a third year of study if desired; a third year of Arabic is available for this purpose, Arabic 300.

Approved units*

* Please note that not every unit may be available every year.

Courses are taught during the day. Teaching begins in late September. Examinations are in May-June

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Structure

This is a part-time programme of study. Four units are taken over two or three years.

Year 1

Students take the following course and choose one unit from the Approved Option Units list.

Module Code Credits Term Availability
Arabic 100 A 155906050 15 Term 1
Arabic 100 B 155906051 15 Term 2
Year 2

Students take the following course and choose one unit from the Approved Option Units list.

Module Code Credits Term Availability
Arabic 200 155901203 30 Full Year
Approved Option Units
Module Code Credits Term Availability
Introduction to Arabic Culture 155901205 30 Full Year
Literatures of the Near and Middle East 155900991 30 Full Year
Art and Material Culture of the Islamic World: 7th to 14th Centuries 154900138 30 Full Year Not Running 2018/2019
Mosaics, Manuscripts, and Wall Painting in Islamic Art 154900134 30 Full Year Not Running 2018/2019
H130 Introduction to the History of the Near and Middle East 154800230 30 Full Year
Year 3: Optional

One unit can be left to a third year of study if desired (a third year of arabic language) This unit replaces one of the Approved Option Units in either Year 1 or 2.

Module Code Credits Term Availability
Arabic 300 155901204 30 Full Year

Important notice

The information on the programme page reflects the intended programme structure against the given academic session. Please read the important notice regarding changes to programmes and modules.

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