Arabic, Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies

Leeds University Business School

Postgraduate

In Leeds

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Leeds

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The CertHE offers a different pathway into higher education and provides intensive support to enable you to reach your full potential. If you are looking to study for an Arabic, Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies degree but would benefit from the supportive environment of the Lifelong Learning Centre for an initial two years part-time study, then this course is for you.
You'll develop your knowledge and understanding of Islam, Middle Eastern culture and the Arabic language and build your academic confidence by concentrating on research, critical thinking, writing and communication skills.
Over the two years you'll study a range of core and optional modules designed to encourage you to consider different approaches to ethical issues and reflect upon global and cultural perspectives of Islam. The course will also equip you with a wide range of tools for your personal and professional development.
On successful completion you can progress on to year 2 of a full-time degree in Arabic, Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at the University of Leeds.
Additional support
The course is taught one day a week by the Lifelong Learning Centre. We know that many mature and part-time students face unique challenges, including balancing academic study with family and work commitments. For that reason, the Lifelong Learning Centre provides specialist guidance, advice and support to mature and part-time students, from pre-application right through to graduation and beyond.

Facilities

Location

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Leeds (North Yorkshire)
Maurice Keyworth Building, The University Of Leeds, LS2 9JT

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About this course

Entry requirements
A-level: CCC or equivalent
GCSE: English and maths grade C/4 or above, or equivalent
Other course specific tests:
Applicant preference criteria
As well as the academic requirements above, priority is given to applicants who live permanently in the UK and meet at least two of the following:
Your permanent address is in a neighbourhood with low progression to higher education.
You attended a school which achieved less than the national average of 5 A*/9 - C/4 passes at GCSE or attainment 8 score at GCSE.
You grew up in public care. BTEC


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Subjects

  • Arabic
  • Global
  • University
  • Part Time
  • Islam

Course programme

The course is designed to encourage you to consider different approaches to complex ethical issues and to reflect upon global and cultural perspectives of Islam and the wider Middle East. In Year 1 you will study introductory modules in Arabic and Middle Eastern religions along with personal and academic skills modules. In Year 2 the compulsory and optional modules you choose will depend on your intended degree progression route.

All of our students acquire basic Arabic language skills in their first year. Provision is available for students wishing to further their language skills through the delivery of advanced language modules in the second year of study, especially for those wishing to progress onto degrees with a strong Arabic component.

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

  • Introduction to Personal Development and Academic Skills 15 credits
  • Beginners Arabic 5 credits
  • Key Texts in Middle Eastern Religions 20 credits
  • Beginners Arabic 1 15 credits
  • Studying in a Digital Age (Lifelong Learning) 5 credits

Year 2

Compulsory modules

  • Islamic History and Civilisation 20 credits
Optional modules
  • Introduction to the Middle East: Politics, Culture and Religion 20 credits
  • Islam in Western Societies 10 credits
  • Women, Culture and Islam 10 credits
  • Introduction to Islam 20 credits
  • Arabic 2 20 credits
  • Intermediate Arabic 20 credits
  • Introduction into Islamic Philosophy 10 credits
  • Political Islam: Past and Present 10 credits
  • Islamic Law in Practice 20 credits

For more information on typical modules, read Arabic, Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies CertHE 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. On this course you broaden your learning through core and/or optional modules. Find out more on the Broadening webpages.

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