2018/19 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
BA Islamic Studies
Programme code: | BA-ISLAM | UCAS code: | V622 |
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Duration: | 3 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
Programme manager: | Dr Sameh Hanna | Contact address: | S.Hanna@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 365
Entry requirements:
For entry requirements for this course please visit www.leeds.ac.uk/coursefinder
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies, School of Modern Languages and Cultures
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
Language and related studies
Programme specification:
The programme proposes to be a distinctive and highly relevant degree for today's multi-cultural and multi-faith society. It embraces both the traditional Islamic sciences as well as a study of Islam in the modern world.
It is designed for students with no knowledge of Arabic who wish to concentrate on the religious theological aspects of Islamic culture and civilisation. However, those who do not have any knowledge of Arabic are encouraged to undertake a basic course (Beginning Arabic for one semester - 20 credits).
The course also welcomes native speakers of Arabic who will not need further training in the language.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
ARAB1015 | Arabic for Beginners | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
ARAB1100 | Introduction to Islamic Theology | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
ARAB1150 | Early and Medieval Islamic History | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study between 20 and 60 credits from the following optional modules:
ARAB1003 | Persian for Beginners | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
ARAB1006 | Turkish for Beginners | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
ARAB1030 | Introduction to Arab and Islamic Civilisation | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
ARAB1160 | Introduction to the Middle East: Politics, Culture and Religion | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
THEO1960 | Religion in Modern Britain | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
As part of your induction to academic work, and in order to provide you with additional support in key areas of your programme, students are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to undertake the following 5-credit Study Skills module. This module resides above the required 120 credits students take in Level 1 and as such it is not compulsory, but it draws together key guidance that augments provision elsewhere.
MODL1500 | LCS Academic Essentials | 5 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Discovery modules:
Candidates may choose to study up to 40 credits of discovery modules to bring their total to 125 credits.
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
In Level 2 students must study 120 credits.
In order to be eligible for an Honours degree, students must meet the normal Rules for Award by passing all modules which are designated to be passed for award or progression and by passing the required number of credits at each level as specified in the Curricular Regulations (at least 200 credits at level 2 or above, of which at least 100 should be at level 3).
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
ARAB2180 | Culture and Society in the Arab World | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
ARAB2280 | Islamic Law: Theory and Practice | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
ARAB2320 | The Qur'an: History, Text and Intepretation | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study at least 40 credits from the following optional modules:
ARAB2007 | Arabic for Beginners 2 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
ARAB2066 | Palestine and the Arab-Israeli Conflict | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
ARAB2091 | Arab Media, Politics and Society | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
ARAB2190 | Global Jihad: From the Taliban to ISIS | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
ARAB2310 | Modern Middle Eastern History | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MODL2015 | Black Europe | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
- Not all modules will be available every year.
Discovery modules:
- Candidates will be required to study up to 20 credits of discovery modules.
- ARAB modules may be chosen as Discovery modules.
Year3 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
In Level 3 students must study 120 credits. Finalists may only take level 1 modules which are listed as discovery skills modules (skd) and only to the value of 20 credits.
In order to be eligible for an Honours degree, students must meet the normal Rules for Award by passing all modules which are designated to be passed for award or progression and by passing the required number of credits at each level as specified in the Curricular Regulations (at least 200 credits at level 2 or above, of which at least 100 should be at level 3).
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
ARAB3072 | Islam and Modernity | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
ARAB3120 | The Hadith: History, Criticism and Canonisation | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study ONE of the following Final Year Project modules:
MODL3300 | Final Year Project: Dissertation | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MODL3310 | Final Year Project: Extended Essay | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MODL3350 | Final Year Project: Digital Documentary | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Candidates will be required to study at least 20 credits from the following optional modules:
ARAB3050 | Arab Drama on Stage and Screen | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
ARAB3100 | Arabic for Beginners 3 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
ARAB3110 | Middle Eastern Politics: Regimes, Societies and Conflict | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
ARAB3140 | Authoritarianism and Democratisation in the Arab World | 20 credits | Not running in 201819 |
- Not all modules will be available every year.
Discovery modules:
- Candidates may choose to study up to 20 credits of discovery modules.
- ARAB modules may be chosen as Discovery modules.
Last updated: 09/11/2018
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