Arabic and Islamic studies The University of Exeter

Overview

No language study or previous knowledge of Arabic required in the Arabic and Islamic studies at The University of Exeter. Students with proficiency in Arabic seeking a more rigorous programme of study will be better suited to our BA Middle East Studies.

Placement and Year Abroad

You will spend the second year at one of our accredited Arabic language study centres. Immersed in the culture of an Arabic country, you’ll supplement your language training through practical application. 

We currently have students in Amman in Jordan, but opportunities may also be available in other locations. Destinations are carefully chosen depending on conditions in the region and the latest details can be found on our website. Many of our students take the opportunity to travel throughout the region once they complete their assessments. On return, you will have increased your fluency in the language and gained an invaluable cultural appreciation of the region.

MArabic students have an additional opportunity to study and work abroad in their final (fourth) year, again at an accredited Arabic language centre.

Your future

A degree in Middle East Studies will give you an appreciation and understanding of the culture, history and language of the Middle East which will be valued by employers in both the public and private sectors. Alongside this you will gain a range of academic and professional skills including:

• Analytical, critical and independent thinking
• Independent research
• Discussion and group work
• Written and verbal communication
• Organising, planning and time management 

Career paths

The broad range of transferable skills gained on our MArabic degree enables graduates to pursue further study or employment in a wide range of careers including:

• Teaching, research or academia
• Local or national government
• The Civil Service
• Business and finance
• Charities and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the UK and abroad
• Marketing and public relations
• Management and administration