Study abroad

If your degree includes Arabic, you'll study in Morocco or Jordan (subject to availability of places in both countries). 

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 your intensive language 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.

If you are studying BA Arabic, Islamic, Middle Eastern and North African Studies or BA Islamic, Middle Eastern and North African Studies, you can apply to study abroad at our partner universities:

Jordan

• Jordan Language Academy, Amman

Morocco

• Arabic Language Institute, Fez

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.

We’ll be in touch with you during your year abroad and you’ll have support at your host institution too. 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

Your year abroad will introduce you to 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. The curriculum you will study during your year abroad is exclusively for our students. There will be constant liaison between your institution and the University of Leeds.

Studying Arabic with another language

You'll normally spend a year in one of the countries whose language you are studying, including a term in a country where your other language is spoken. However, a number of courses (such as Arabic with Chinese/Japanese/Russian) are five-year courses which require two years abroad.