Arabic
About this course
MA in Arabic, a joint degree focusing on the study of the Arabic language alongside a second academic subject. The course includes an optional integrated year abroad between the second and third years. The first year introduces the writing system, basic grammar, and simple Modern Standard Arabic through modules such as Arabic for Beginners 1 and Arabic for Beginners 2. The second year progresses to intermediate proficiency and prepares students for Honours study using modules including Intermediate Arabic 1 and Intermediate Arabic 2. Later stages of the course offer study in various cultural and literary topics, with representative options such as Classical Arabic Poetry, Media Arabic (1 and 2), Modern Arab Culture and Society, and Palestinian Fiction.
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Entry requirements
Single honours degrees in Arabic are not currently offered at St Andrews. Arabic can only be studied as part of a joint programme. To see the qualifications you will need, please refer to the entry requirements for the other subject in your chosen combination.
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 45%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 25%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 20%
Modules
- Arabic Short Stories (1 and 2)
- Classical Arabic Poetry
- Exile and Identity
- Fannanat: Arab Women's Creativity in Modern Arab Culture
- Key Texts in Classical Arabic Literature and Culture
- Media Arabic (1 and 2)
- Modern Arab Culture and Society
- Palestinian Fiction
- Arabic for Beginners 1
- Arabic for Beginners 2
- Intermediate Arabic 1
- Intermediate Arabic 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Arabic at University of St Andrews earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £54,000. The £38,000 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for French studies.
What do graduates of Arabic at University of St Andrews do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Arabic at University of St Andrews?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Arabic at University of St Andrews?
The average entrant had 206 UCAS points.
Does Arabic at University of St Andrews include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Arabic at University of St Andrews?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.