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2018/19 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BA Islamic Studies

Programme code:BA-ISLAMUCAS code:V622
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:

ARAB1015Arabic for Beginners20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ARAB1100Introduction to Islamic Theology20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ARAB1150Early and Medieval Islamic History20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study between 20 and 60 credits from the following optional modules:

ARAB1003Persian for Beginners20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ARAB1006Turkish for Beginners20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ARAB1030Introduction to Arab and Islamic Civilisation20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ARAB1160Introduction to the Middle East: Politics, Culture and Religion20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
THEO1960Religion in Modern Britain10 creditsSemester 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.

MODL1500LCS Academic Essentials5 creditsSemester 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:

ARAB2180Culture and Society in the Arab World20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ARAB2280Islamic Law: Theory and Practice20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ARAB2320The Qur'an: History, Text and Intepretation20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study at least 40 credits from the following optional modules:

ARAB2007Arabic for Beginners 220 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ARAB2066Palestine and the Arab-Israeli Conflict20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ARAB2091Arab Media, Politics and Society20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ARAB2190Global Jihad: From the Taliban to ISIS20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ARAB2310Modern Middle Eastern History20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MODL2015Black Europe20 creditsSemesters 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:

ARAB3072Islam and Modernity20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
ARAB3120The Hadith: History, Criticism and Canonisation20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study ONE of the following Final Year Project modules:

MODL3300Final Year Project: Dissertation40 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MODL3310Final Year Project: Extended Essay20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MODL3350Final Year Project: Digital Documentary40 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Candidates will be required to study at least 20 credits from the following optional modules:

ARAB3050Arab Drama on Stage and Screen20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ARAB3100Arabic for Beginners 320 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ARAB3110Middle Eastern Politics: Regimes, Societies and Conflict20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ARAB3140Authoritarianism and Democratisation in the Arab World20 creditsNot 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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