Arabic Language 1

Arabic Language 1 is designed for complete beginners. It is a mandatory module for undergraduate students who enrolled at the University of Birmingham Dubai prior to September 2024.

Who is it for?

This is a mandatory module for all foundation and undergraduate students who started their studies at the University of Birmingham Dubai campus before September 2024. Students who are required to take Arabic will be enrolled automatically and must attend and pass the module.

If you have prior learning in Arabic, please see our section on who is eligible for acknowledgement of prior learning and how to register for this. Students who were previously enrolled in the module, but did not pass or deferred the module are required to complete the module in the 2024/25 academic year.

When will the module run?

This is a first year undergraduate module and will run in semester 1 and semester 2.

What will you learn with us?

Our course will equip you with a functional knowledge of Arabic language and culture at a basic level, including essential communication skills necessary to thrive in Arabic-speaking countries. Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) is used and taught throughout.

Module credit and assessment

This is a 10-credit module taught over 10 weeks:

Two-hour session per week
Two summative assessments – oral exam and continuous assessment (quizzes)
The pass mark is 40% in each component

Successful completion of this module is required for UAE Ministry of Education accreditation for students enrolled prior to September 2024.

Who is eligible for acknowledgement of prior learning in Arabic?

The university would like to acknowledge any prior learning in Arabic or your bilingual/native speaking level. Please note it is your responsibility to let us know via the registration form if you have any prior learning in Arabic. Students who are unable to provide evidence of their prior learning of Arabic can complete a screening test. If you are required to take the Arabic module, you will be notified and given further information regarding screening tests.