Arabic and Russian A

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.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Beginning Arabic 1 20 credits
• Beginning Arabic 2 20 credits
• Early and Medieval Islamic History 20 credits
• Core Russian Language 1 20 credits

Year 2

Compulsory modules

• Arabic Year Abroad 120 credits

Year 3

Compulsory modules

• Russian Year Abroad 120 credits

Year 4

Compulsory modules

• Advanced Arabic Grammar and Translation 20 credits
• Essential Skills in Practical Arabic 20 credits
• Core Russian Language 2 20 credits

Year 5

Compulsory modules

• Advanced Skills in Arabic Language 20 credits
• Core Russian Language 3 20 credits
• Final Year Project: Dissertation 40 credits
• Final Year Project: Extended Essay 20 credits
• Final Year Project: Translation 20 credits
• Final Year Project: Extended Translation 40 credits
• Final Year Project: Digital Documentary 40 credits

For more information on typical modules, read Arabic and Russian A BA in the course catalogue

Broadening your academic horizons

At Leeds we want you to benefit from the depth and breadth of the University's expertise, to prepare you for success in an ever-changing and challenging world. This course gives you the opportunity to broaden your learning by studying discovery modules. Find out more on the Broadening webpages.

Learning and teaching

Our tutors are experts in their fields, and their teaching is informed by their own cutting-edge research.

We use a range of teaching methods to help you benefit from their expertise, including lectures, seminars, tutorials or occasionally workshops. However, independent study is also central to this degree, since it allows you to develop your skills in research and analysis. You will be able to apply your skills and knowledge in a Final Year Research Project on a topic of your own choice.

Assessment

We also use different types of assessment. Usually we use a mixture of exams and essays, but you may also be assessed on oral presentations or group work in some modules. Support will be on hand throughout your time at Leeds – for example, you’ll be able to attend extra classes on exam technique, structuring an essay and public speaking if you need them.