Arabic and International Communication with Foundation BA Honours

Program Overview

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Arabic and International Communication with Foundation BA Honours

Overview

Our degree courses with Foundation year offer the opportunity to prepare you for advanced study before you progress onto a full honours degree at the University of Westminster.

Course Summary

The Foundation year is designed to give you the opportunity to explore new ideas, opening up new perspectives on the key debates within your chosen field. Core modules accelerate your academic and professional development and you will also take modules from areas closely related to your chosen field, giving you the chance to develop a cross-disciplinary perspective on your course.

On successful completion of the Foundation year, you will be able to move on to study for the Arabic and International Communication BA Honours degree.

Course Structure

The following modules are indicative of what you will study on this course.

• Foundation
• Year 1
• Year 2
• Placement Year
• Year 3

Subjects of study include:

• Critical Thinking for Academic and Professional Development
• Living and working in Arabic speaking countries
• Imagining Global Society and Politics
• Intercultural Communication
• Introduction to Academic Practice
• Reading Identities

Professional Experience or Study Abroad Year

Between Years 2 and 3, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a professional placement year in industry. Completing the placement year will lead to the final award Bachelor of Arts with Honours – Arabic and Global Communication with Professional Experience.

Alternatively, you can undertake a period of study abroad at one of Westminster’s partner institutions. Successful completion will lead to the final award Bachelor of Arts with Honours – Arabic and Global Communication with International Experience.

Entry Requirements

• UK
  • A levels – DEE (56 UCAS Tariff points)
  • T levels – 56 UCAS Tariff points
  • International Baccalaureate – 56 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis
  • BTEC Extended Diploma – MPP
  • BTEC Diploma – MM
  • Access – 56 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course
  In addition to one of the above, you should have:
  • GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher level, GCSE Maths grade 4/C – IB grade 4
  If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component.
• International
  • International Baccalaureate – 56 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. You can refer to the UCAS calculator to determine your point score.
  • We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications. Please see information on Country-specific entry requirements.
  • We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London who provide International Foundation Certificate courses for students who don’t meet our entry requirements. Upon successful completion, you can progress to your chosen degree at the University of Westminster. Find out about a range of university preparation courses that are accepted for entry.

English Language Requirements

• If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. Please note we accept a wide range of English language qualifications and assessments. Find out more at English language requirements.
• We are ideally looking for evidence of successful language learning, formal or informal, in the applicant’s personal statement, but please note that these courses are designed for students only at Beginners or False Beginners level in Arabic and we may need to test you to determine your language level.
• If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, then we offer online and on campus pre-sessional English programmes to help develop your English language skills to the required level before you start your course. Find out more about our pre-sessional English programmes.

Fees and Funding

• UK
  • UK tuition fee: £5,760 (Price for Foundation year only)
  • The course fee applies to the Foundation year of your degree programme. When you progress from the Foundation year (level 3) to the degree (level 4), the fees will increase to match our standard degree-level fees for level 4 onwards.
  • Please note that if you defer your place, the first year’s tuition fees will be those of the academic year in which you enrol, which may be higher than the fee shown for this year.
  • Fees are subject to UK Government Parliamentary procedure.
  • Find out how we set our tuition fees.
  • Funding
    • As well as tuition fee loans, there is a range of funding available to help you fund your studies.
    • Find out about undergraduate student funding options.
  • Scholarships
    • The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible undergraduate students, which cover all or part of your tuition fees.
    • Find out if you qualify for one of our scholarships.
  • Additional costs
    • You should budget £50 for additional materials at Level 4, £50 at Level 5 and £50 at Level 6.
    • See also our general policy on what your tuition fees cover.
• International
  • International tuition fee: £17,000 (Price for Foundation year only)
  • When you have enrolled with us, your annual tuition fees will remain the same throughout your studies with us. We do not increase International tuition fees.
  • Please note that if you defer your place, the first year’s tuition fees will be those of the academic year in which you enrol, which may be higher than the fee shown for this year.
  • Find out how we set our tuition fees.
  • EU Qualifications Welcome Award Scheme
    • If you are an international student accepted on an undergraduate programme starting in September 2024 or September 2025 at level 3 (Foundation) or level 4 (first year) on the basis of an eligible EU qualification only, you will be awarded a tuition fee reduction which will align your fee more closely to the one for UK students. For more information, see the EU Qualifications Welcome Award Scheme.
  • International student funding
    • Find out about funding for international students.
  • Additional costs
    • You should budget £50 for additional materials at Level 4, £50 at Level 5 and £50 at Level 6.
    • See also our general policy on what your tuition fees cover.

Teaching and Assessment

Below you will find how learning time and assessment types are distributed on this course.

• How you'll be taught
  • Teaching methods across all our undergraduate courses focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application. Learning typically falls into three broad categories:
    • Scheduled hours: examples include lectures, seminars, practical classes, workshops, supervised time in a studio
    • Placement: placement hours normally include placement opportunities, but may also include live projects or virtual activity involving employers
    • Independent study: non-scheduled time in which students are expected to study independently. This may include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks, or revision
• How you'll be assessed
  • Our undergraduate courses include a wide variety of assessments.
  • Assessments typically fall into three broad categories:
    • Practical: examples include presentations, videos, podcasts, lab work, creating artefacts
    • Written exams: end of semester exams
    • Coursework: examples include essays, reports, in-class tests, portfolios, dissertation

Supporting You

Our Student Hub is where you’ll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.

• Study support – workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills
• Personal tutors – support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
• Student advice team – provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas
• Extra-curricular activities – volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more

Course Location

Our Regent Campus is comprised of two sites, situated on and around Regent Street – one of the most famous and vibrant streets in London.

Subjects including Criminology and Sociology, English and Creative Writing, History, Languages, Politics and International Relations and Visual Culture are based at 309 Regent Street, which includes recently refurbished social spaces, gym facilities and our Regent Street Cinema.

Related Courses

• Arabic and English BA Honours
• Arabic and International Relations BA Honours
• Arabic and Linguistics BA Honours

Program Outline

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Outline:

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