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Arabic

BA · School of Oriental and African Studies · 4 years

Arabic

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School of Oriental and African Studies

AI IMPACT
MEDIAN PAY, 15 MO£28,000
SATISFACTION71%
CONTINUATION75%
PROFESSIONAL JOBS65%
DESTINATION-WEIGHTEDAI is already used for about 41% of the work its graduates go into (High).
CONTINUATION ALERT

About this course

Arabic is one of the world's great languages, spoken by more than 400 million people across the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond, and the vehicle of a literary and intellectual tradition stretching back over a millennium and a half. It is the language of the Quran and of classical Islamic scholarship, and it is also a modern language with distinct spoken dialects that vary considerably across different countries and regions. Studying Arabic gives you access to a vast and rich culture, a geopolitically vital region, and a set of linguistic skills that are in high demand in diplomacy, journalism, business, and international organisations. At SOAS, the UK's only university dedicated to the study of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, this four-year full-time programme begins with a foundation year that provides additional preparation for students who need it. You will receive training

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 60% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

  • 62 / 100Secretarial and related occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
  • 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
  • 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
  • 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 25% of graduatescards →
  • 45 / 100Media Professionals · 15% of graduatescards →

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MORE ON THIS COURSEClassic profile (reviews, comparisons, open days, campus video) · this course as data. Measured August 2026; pay, satisfaction and continuation figures are the course's own published data (HESA GO / LEO / NSS).