Overview

You’ll also spend your second year in an Arabic-speaking country.

This Arabic, Islamic, Middle Eastern and North African Studies course at University of Leeds combines languages, humanities (religious studies, history, literature, performance), area studies and social science.
Learn from tutors who are recognised nationally and internationally as leaders in Arabic language studies. AIMES (Arabic, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies) at Leeds is also renowned for leading the design and development of Arabic language textbooks.
Enhance your ability to be self-reflective and critical, and to become a considered and informed thinker.

Career opportunities

Your study of languages and cultures is valuable preparation for employment in a multicultural, multinational environment. Leeds is the 5th most targeted university in the UK by graduate recruiters (The Graduate Market in 2022) and our graduates have pursued careers across the globe and in a variety of sectors including:

Business and finance
Islamic banking and finance
Government departments and the Civil Service
Not-for-profit
Education
Consultancy

Programme Structure

Courses

Persian for Beginners
Turkish for Beginners
Early and Medieval Islamic History
Politics, Culture and Society
Advanced Arabic Grammar and Translation
Essential Skills in Practical Arabic
Cultures of the Arab Middle East and North Africa

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Islamic Studies African studies Middle Eastern studies View 6 other Bachelors in Islamic Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-level: ABB
Other course specific tests:
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be BBB at A Level and grade A in the EPQ.
We welcome applications from mature students with Access qualifications, and from students with a wide range of qualifications.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Arabic, Islamic, Middle Eastern and North African Studies.

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