BA (Hons) Arabic and International Communication at University of Westminster

Programme overview

Develops Arabic language proficiency in reading, writing, listening and speaking together with communication skills for the global professional environment, including mediation between English and Arabic speakers.

Duration: 3 years (4 with a year abroad or placement) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication, World Varieties of English, Expressions of Arabic Culture, Mediation in International Contexts, Professionalising International Communication and Work Placement for Humanities, plus a Final Year Project.

Career pathways

Arabic was cited as the fourth most desired language by employers in 2019 (CBI/Pearson report).

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: A levels CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points); T levels 96 UCAS Tariff points; International Baccalaureate 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme (IB Career-related Programme considered case by case); BTEC Extended Diploma MMM; BTEC Diploma DD; Access course 96 UCAS Tariff points. Applicants should ideally show evidence of successful language learning in the personal statement; the course is designed for beginner or false-beginner Arabic entrants and applicants may be tested to determine their entry point. English language for applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component. Direct entry to Year 2 (or Year 3 for some courses) is possible for applicants with comparable completed credits, applying through UCAS at the relevant point of entry.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Per academic year. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,000 a year (2027/28). Per academic year. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 or 4 years

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