1. Language Proficiency
2. Grammar and Syntax Mastery
3. Vocabulary Building
4. Cultural Understanding
5. Literary Knowledge
6. Preparation for Proficiency Exams

1. Certain age requirement
2. No Prior Knowledge Required

1. Introduction to Arabic Culture
2. Humanities Toolkit
3. Arabic Dialects
4. Languages of the World
5. Introduction to the History of the Middle East
6. The Art of Storytelling
7. Languages of the World
8. Classical Arabic: Biography, History and Travel
9. Rethinking Middle East History
10. Islamic Architecture: Spaces and their Interpretation
11. Environmental Humanities
12. Literatures of Love, Loss and Desire
13. Film Cities
14. Classical Arabic: Biography, History and Travel
15. Capstone Project
16. Quran and Hadith Studies
17. Politics and Aesthetics in Modern Arabic Literature
18. Cinemas of the Middle East and North Africa
19. Modern Palestinian Literature

1. Communicative Language Teaching
2. Task-Based Learning
3. Grammar-Translation Method
4. Focus on Speaking and Listening

1. Arab Culture
2. Introductory Arabic
3. Intermediate Arabic for Heritage Learners
4. Introductory Egyptian Colloquial Arabic
5. Intermediate Arabic
6. Advanced Arabic for Heritage Learners
7. Arabs in Western Literature and Arts: Reception and Interpretation
8. Advanced Arabic Reading I: Reading the Sacred and the Legendary
9. Advanced Arabic Reading II: Literary Journeys into the Past
10. Advanced Arabic

1. Quizzes and Tests
2. Oral Assessments
3. Written Assignments
4. Reading Comprehension Tests
5. Listening Comprehension Tests
6. Project-Based Assessments
7. Final Exams
8. Portfolio Assessment
9. Self-Assessment and Reflection

The course duration may vary by institution and location. In the UK, full-time study can take about 3 to 4 years, and part-time can take about 4 to 6 years.

Facilities

1. Traditional Classrooms
2. Language Labs
3. Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs)
4. Online Dictionaries and Resources
5. Digital and Physical Libraries
6. Audio/Visual Materials
7. Writing and Language Support Centres
8. Interactive Software
9. Language Learning Websites

Career pathways

1. Arabic Translator
2. Freelance Translator/Interpreter
3. Arabic Interpreter
4. Diplomat/Foreign Service Officer
5. International Relations Specialist
6. Arabic Language Teacher
7. Arabic Literature Professor
8. Language Tutor
9. Arabic Language Journalist
10. Tour Guide
11. Travel Consultant

The fees depend on the institute and location. However, in the UK, the tuition fees for international students can lie between £15,000 and £25,000 per year for undergraduate programmes.

1. A-Levels or Higher Secondary Certificate
2. Personal Statement
3. References

1. Translation and Interpretation Internships
2. Cultural Immersion Programmes
3. NGO and Humanitarian Internships
4. Journalism and Media Internships
5. Government and Diplomatic Internships
6. Education and Language Teaching Internships
7. Corporate and Business Internships
8. Tourism and Hospitality Internships

1. ALPT (Arabic Language Proficiency Test)
2. ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages)
3. CILS (Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua Straniera)
4. CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
5. University-Based Arabic Proficiency Certifications
6. DLPT (Defense Language Proficiency Test)
7. Arabic Language Teaching Certifications
8. International Arabic Language Test (IALT)

In the UK, the primary intake happens in September/October, and the secondary intake happens in January/February.

“For me, the BA in Middle Eastern Studies is perfect - it gives you all round skills, and a sense of cultural awareness. You can also really tailor the degree to yourself.   I especially like the Arabic literature courses. Knowing the original language allows you to access this written heritage and the rich stories within it. On my year abroad I went to Morocco and studied at a language school, which massively boosted my speaking ability.  The teachers really make FAMES. The teaching groups are small, so you really get to know them and you form personal relationships. I still…” [Paula Stuurman from the University of Cambridge]