BA (Hons) Arabic and Linguistics at University of Westminster

Programme overview

Combines Arabic language and culture with the study of the forms, structures and varieties of language, developing oral and written competence and language transfer skills.

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

What you will study

Modules include Exploring Language, World Varieties of English, Language Structure, Meaning in Language, Child Language Acquisition and Language in the Public Space, alongside Arabic language and culture modules and 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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Application information

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 full-time / 5 years part-time

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