Arabic and English Literature BA Honours

Program Overview

The Arabic and English Literature BA Honours program at the University of Westminster empowers students with exceptional Arabic language skills and a comprehensive understanding of English literature. The program emphasizes employability through practical experience, with options for a placement year or study abroad, preparing graduates for diverse careers in fields such as translation, marketing, journalism, and teaching. Students develop linguistic fluency, cultural knowledge, and analytical abilities, fostering their success in an increasingly globalized and interconnected world.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Arabic and English Literature BA Honours program at the University of Westminster is designed to equip students with the linguistic skills and cultural understanding necessary for successful careers in various fields. The program emphasizes employability and the contemporary cultural context of Arabic, offering high-quality instruction in all language skills alongside a comprehensive exploration of English literature.

Objectives:

• Develop linguistic competence in speaking, writing, reading, and listening in Arabic.
• Enhance knowledge and understanding of literary and cultural studies.
• Achieve a high level of proficiency in Arabic, including language transfer skills.
• Gain a thorough understanding of Arabic culture.
• Develop the ability to thrive linguistically in diverse cultural situations.
• Examine literary and non-literary works of English literature from various periods, authors, and themes.
• Analyze the historical and political contexts surrounding cultural and literary works.
• Relate literary works to intellectual history and other art forms.
• Develop critical analysis skills through theoretical tools.
• Enhance employability through a year abroad at a partner institution or in an Arabic-speaking country.

Outline:

Level 4:

• Introduction to the Study of Language and Culture
• Objects and Meaning: The Social Life of Material Culture
• Poetry and Politics
• The Arab World and the Word
• What Is Literature?

Level 5:

• Expressions of Arabic Culture
• Language in the Public Space
• Making Memory: Culture, History and Representation
• Multilingual e-Collaboration: Transposing Current Affairs
• Romanticisms
• The Novel
• The Victorian World
• Understanding Culture: Arabic Studies in Focus

Placement Year:

• Professional experience or study abroad year between Years 2 and 3.
• Students can choose between a professional placement year in industry or a study abroad year at a partner institution.
• Completing a placement year leads to the award of Bachelor of Arts with Honours – Arabic and English Literature with Professional Experience.
• Completing a study abroad year leads to the award of Bachelor of Arts with Honours – Arabic and English Literature with International Experience.

Level 6:

• Fiction after 1950
• Final Year Project
• Issues in Culture
• Identities on the Move: Arabic Studies in Focus
• Multilingualism in Society: Theory and Practice
• Reading the Present
• Sex Strike: Gender and Protest
• Sexualities in Literature and Culture
• Special Topic
• The Modernist World
• Themes in Contemporary Arabic Studies
• Tragedy: Ancient to Modern
• Work Placement for Humanities

Course Schedule:

• The course is offered as a part-time day program, with options for September 2024 and September 2025 start dates.
• The program duration is 5 years.

Assessment:

• Assessment methods include essays, exams, individual and group presentations, and critical analysis.
• The assessment structure is consistent for both full-time and part-time students.
• Level 4 corresponds to Year 1 of the full-time version, Level 5 to Year 2, and Level 6 to Year 3.

Teaching:

• Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, practical sessions, seminars, and workshops.
• The majority of learning is independent, conducted outside of the classroom in the library, at home, and through online learning.

Careers:

• The program prepares students for roles in various sectors, including:
• Advertising, marketing, or PR
• Business or finance
• Interpreter or translator
• Media and journalism
• Public sector work
• Publishing assistant or publisher
• Teacher
• Previous graduates have secured positions in companies such as:
• Cypher Coding Ltd
• HSBC
• Notting Hill Gate Library
• Muslim Association of Britain
• University of East London

Other:

• The University of Westminster is a Higher Education Language partner of the Chartered Institute of Linguists.
• The program offers access to the Languages Plus program, which provides opportunities for language exchange, grammar support, and work experience in languages-related fields.
• The program is based at the Regent Campus, which includes social spaces, gym facilities, and the Regent Street Cinema.
• The University offers a range of international study and work experiences, including semester or year-long exchanges, international summer schools, and field trips.
• The University has a network of over 3,000 employers worldwide, providing students with career exploration and connection opportunities.
• The program emphasizes the importance of studying languages and cultures for gaining a deeper understanding of one's place in the world.

UK Tuition Fees:

£1,540

International Tuition Fees:

£2,830