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Year 1
You will study elementary Arabic to learn basic grammar and develop your vocabulary.

You will also take courses in Islamic history, Modern Middle Eastern history, and choose options from a wide range offered by the University of Edinburgh.

Year 2
You will continue with your language study and take courses in the religion of Islam, Islamic and Middle Eastern cultures. As in Year 1, you'll also choose courses from a wide range offered by the University of Edinburgh.

Year 3
You will spend Year 3 in an Arabic-speaking country, improving your language skills and undertaking independent study.

Year 4
You will continue to develop your language and translation skills and will write your honours dissertation. You will also choose from a range of option courses dealing with different aspects of Islam and the Middle East.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (first sitting) or 4/5 Highers at AABB or ABBBB (two sittings) plus a language other than English at A and English at National 5.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (by end of S6) plus a language other than English at A and English at National 5. Highers at BBB must be achieved in one sitting S4-S6.