Arabic and Russian B
Postgraduate
In Leeds
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Postgraduate
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Leeds
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Arabic is a vital language for understanding societies in the Middle East and the Islamic world. If you’ve never studied the language before, this degree will allow you to learn the language from scratch while gaining an insight into Islamic thought, Arabic culture and Middle Eastern history. A combination of core and optional modules will give you a firm grounding in the language and Arab and Islamic history while you study the topics that suit your interests.
If you have little or no knowledge of Russian, this degree will allow you to learn the language from scratch and introduce you to various aspects of Russian culture, history and politics. Core modules will develop your speaking, reading, listening and writing skills and you’ll spend your second year studying in Russia refine your language skills. You’ll also be introduced to Russian culture and literature and choose from a wide range of optional modules exploring topics that suit your interests.
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Entry requirements
A-level: ABB
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When 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.
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Subjects
- Arabic
- Translation
- Politics
Course programme
A Joint Honours degree allows you to study the same core topics as students on each Single Honours course, but you’ll take fewer options and discovery modules so you can fit in both subjects. You’ll study one of our Cornerstone modules in Year 1 to draw your two subjects together, and apply your knowledge and skills to a major research project in either subject in your final year.
ArabicYou’ll spend your first year studying core modules that develop your Arabic language skills and introduce you to Arab and Islamic history. All of this will prepare you for your time abroad, when you’ll study in an Arabic-speaking country to experience the local culture. When you return, you’ll take advanced language classes and study translation, as well as choosing from options such as Arabic literature, Middle East politics and Islamic Studies.
Russian BCore modules in your first year will develop your language skills and introduce you to Russian literature and culture. This will prepare you for the following year, when you’ll study in Russia to improve your language skills and cultural awareness. When you return, you’ll spend the next two years taking advanced language classes, and choose from optional modules on topics such as 19th century literature, new media in Russia and translation.
Course structureThese are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.
Modules Year 1Compulsory modules
- Beginning Arabic 1 20 credits
- Beginning Arabic 2 20 credits
- Early and Medieval Islamic History 20 credits
- IT for LCS Students 5 credits
- Beginning Russian 1 20 credits
- Beginning Russian 2 20 credits
- Text and Context: Introduction to Russian Literature 20 credits
- From Icons to iPods: Approaches to Russian Culture 20 credits
Compulsory modules
- Year Abroad 120 credits
Compulsory modules
- Year Abroad 120 credits
Compulsory modules
- Advanced Arabic Grammar and Translation 20 credits
- Essential Skills in Practical Arabic 20 credits
- Core Russian Language 2 20 credits
Examples of the optional modules available are shown below. Please contact us for more details of the requirements and choices available.
- Introduction to Modern Arabic Literature 20 credits
- Culture and Society in the Arab World 20 credits
- Modern Middle Eastern History 20 credits
- Ideology and Imagination: Prose Literature in 19th Century Russia 20 credits
- Not by Bread Alone: Everyday Culture under the Soviet Regime 20 credits
- The Sounds of Russian 20 credits
Compulsory modules
- Advanced Skills in Arabic Language
Arabic and Russian B