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UCAS CODE: TV61

Course options

  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    Central area campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Arabic is the main language of more than 350 million people inhabiting land that extends from the Atlantic to the Persian Gulf. It is the sixth most widely spoken language in the world and is one of the six official languages of the United Nations. Arabic and History make an excellent combination. Our joint honours programme allows you to situate your understanding of the Arabic language, the Middle East and the Islamic world in the wider context of human history. You will spend a year of the programme studying and using your Arabic abroad. You will learn both classical and modern Arabic and explore the Arabic-speaking world, past and present. Apart from opening the door to a fascinating and varied region, knowledge of Arabic provides access to the rich intellectual heritage of Islam. Beyond the Middle East, you will develop a thorough understanding of the problems of historical interpretation as applied to a wide range of periods and geographical areas. We offer an exceptional range of history courses, covering: the early Middle Ages to the most recent past Britain and Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas Further, our courses offer a rich variety of approaches to the past, including: political history cultural history social history economic history intellectual history gender history global and transnational history


Why Edinburgh?

The University of Edinburgh is recognised in the UK and internationally as a leading institution for teaching and research in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies and in History. Arabic has been taught here since the mid 18th century.You will have access to over 23,000 resources in the University's collections in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, and a regular programme of workshops, film screenings, book launches and guest seminars. We build study abroad into our four-year programme, providing complete immersion in Arabic language and culture in Year 3. Combining a language with history to degree level demonstrates that you are a good communicator and someone open to other cultures and new ideas. This openness to perspectives other than your own is an essential attribute in many careers and a global marketplace.- Britain and Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas Further, our courses offer a rich variety of approaches to the past, including: - political history- cultural history- social history- economic history - intellectual history- gender history- global and transnational history The University of Edinburgh is recognised, both in the UK and internationally, as a leading institution for the study of Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies and of History.Combining a language with history to degree level demonstrates that you are a good communicator, a resilient problem solver, and someone open to other cultures and new ideas, what employers value as Intercultural Competence. This openness to perspectives other than your own is an essential attribute in many careers and a global marketplace.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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£ 26,500per year

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Entry requirements

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A level : ABB

Required subjects: A Levels: no specific A Level subjects required. GCSEs: a language other than English at A or 7 and English at C or 4.

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Edinburgh, Student Recruitment and Admissions, 33 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9JS, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    15th out of 91 1

    5th out of 10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    180 88%

    10th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    11th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.71 74%

    84th

    5
  • Entry standards

    / Max 196
    161 78%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    4th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.76 75%

    5th

    1

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