Study abroad
If your degree includes Arabic, you'll study in an Arabic speaking country.
Studying abroad is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the Arabic culture, develop new skills and improve your job prospects. When you’re not in classes there will also be plenty of time to travel and explore the region. For many of our students, this is the highlight of their course.
Destination countries and our partner universities can change over time; at present our students go to Morocco (Arabic Language Institute, Fez) or Jordan (Jordan Language Academy, Amman).
How we support you
You'll have access to support and advice before, during and after your study abroad year and you’ll be able to network with returning students for first-hand advice about living overseas. You'll also have meetings with the residence abroad tutor and access to online information before you relocate.
On your return, we’ll ask you to share your experiences and help you to make the most of your new and improved skills and experience.
Year abroad
In your year abroad, you’ll experince Arabic and Islamic culture, while strengthening your language skills – both in terms of greater literacy and in the formal and colloquial Arabic.
You'll study at an institution that has been selected for its high-quality methods of teaching and success in running TAFL (Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language) courses. There will be constant liaison between your institution and the University of Leeds.
Anna Hall Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies
The best part about my course is the Year Abroad. I spent the year in Fes, Morocco and had the opportunity to live with a host family who helped me to improve my speaking and listening skills. I met students from all over the world, learnt a fair amount of the Moroccan dialect and was able to gain an insight into the Moroccan way of life and culture. It was an unforgettable adventure, filled with travelling, exotic food, an endless supply of mint tea and a lot of eye-opening experiences.View Profile