Arabic (Modern Standard)

Speakers of Arabic are in high demand. Knowledge of the language can help you in a government career, but it will also be of benefit in business and in industries such as engineering, medical, and in the non-profit and international relations sectors. Speaking Arabic can help you build relationships with business people in wealthy Middle Eastern countries like Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia.

Arabic modules for 2026/27 are offered at Beginner, Elementary or Intermediate levels.

Only credit-bearing modules are offered in 2026/27, i.e., modules counting towards a student's undergraduate degree programme, where a programme allows students to take a credit-bearing language elective. Extracurricular, non-credit bearing language modules for students, staff or members of the public will not be offered in 2026/27.

All language modules are taught in-person, on the Mile End campus. Arabic modules are one semester long, have 44 taught classroom hours and are worth 15 credits.

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The modules offered in 2026-27 are listed below. Times and rooms will be added as the information becomes available.

Please note that in some cases there may be changes to days/times or venue prior to the start of teaching. Any changes will be updated on this website.