Arabic and Russian A BA

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.

Arabic

You’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 A

In your first year you’ll study core modules that will improve your written and spoken Russian, and you’ll also be introduced to Russian culture and literature. You’ll then spend a year studying in Russia to refine your skills and gain a deeper insight into Russian life. When you return, you’ll take advanced language classes over the next two years, and choose from optional modules on topics such as 19th century literature, new media in Russia and translation.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Beginning Arabic 1
• Beginning Arabic 2
• Early and Medieval Islamic History
• Core Russian Language 1

Year 2

Compulsory modules

• Arabic Year Abroad

Year 3

Compulsory modules

• Russian Year Abroad

Year 4

Compulsory modules

• Advanced Arabic Grammar and Translation
• Essential Skills in Practical Arabic
• Core Russian Language 2

Year 5

Compulsory modules

• Advanced Skills in Arabic Language
• Core Russian Language 3
• Final Year Project: Dissertation
• Final Year Project: Extended Essay
• Final Year Project: Translation
• Final Year Project: Extended Translation
• Final Year Project: Digital Documentary