2018/19 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
CertHE in Arabic, Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (Part-time)
Programme code: | CHE-PT/AM&IS | UCAS code: | |
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Duration: | 2 Years | Method of Attendance: | Part Time |
Programme manager: | Samar Al-Afandi | Contact address: | s.al-afandi@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 120
Entry requirements:
GCSE English grade A*- C or 9 - 4 or equivalent or IELTS 7.0 with not less than 6.5 in each component
GCSE Maths grade A*- C or 9 - 4 or equivalent
Attended a school which achieved less than the national average of 5 A* - C or 9 - 4 passes (including English and Maths) at GCSE
AND
3 A Levels grade CCC or equivalent e.g.Access to HE Diploma: 60 credits overall including at least 45 credits at level 3 of which 25 must be at Merit or above.
BTEC: Merit, Merit, Merit
Priority is given to applicants who live permanently in the UK and who meet at least one of the following:
- your permanent address is in a neighbourhood with low progression to higher education
- you attended a school which achieved less than the national average of 5 A*/7- C/4 passes at GCSE
- you grew up in public care
We actively encourage applications from mature students. Further consideration will be given to the life experience of mature applicants and the circumstances in which they gained prior qualifications. We offer non-standard entry through successful completion of the University of Leeds Alternative Entry Scheme.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
Lifelong Learning Centre
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
Arabic, Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies exam board within the Lifelong Learning Centre
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
Programme specification:
This Certificate of Higher Education in Arabic, Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies is designed for applicants who can benefit from a programme in which the first two years provide intensive, well-structured support to enable the development of academic skills and knowledge.
On successful completion of the Certificate, students can progress onto a wide range of BA degrees offered by the Department of Arabic, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, at the University of Leeds. They will join the second year of the Programme and graduate with an honours degree after two or three further years of full-time study; the duration depends on the Programme of choice.
This unique Programme allows students to explore and gain in-depth knowledge of subjects ranging from Arabic language, theology, philosophy, politics, history, culture, law, to gender issues prevalent in Middle Eastern and Islamic societies. The wide breadth of modules on offer allows students to engage in the art of critical thinking, creating the thinkers of tomorrow. This Programme is also ideal in providing students with a better understanding of the multi-cultural society we live in today.
Throughout the Certificate there is a strong emphasis on helping students develop skills for success. Teaching is imaginative and supportive to make sure that students are intellectually stretched and helped through any sticking points in their learning. Group sizes are small enough for individuals to engage actively and be well supported by their peers. Methods of assessment reflect those that students will find later in their degree, this ensures that learners are well prepared for their continued study.
Upon graduation students have access to a wide range of careers ranging from teaching, translation, interpreting, business and the civil service.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates are required to study the following compulsory modules
LLLC0177 | Academic Development Through the Study of the Abrahamic Faiths | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LLLC1398 | Key Texts in Middle Eastern Religions | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Students studying the Islamic Studies Pathway are also required to take the following modules:
LLLC1371 | Arabic 1 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
LLLC 1371 covers the same subject area as ARAB 1001 but at a reduced intensity to suit part-time students and those not following either the Arabic & Middle Eastern Studies or Arabic & Islamic Studies pathways.
Students studying the Middle Eastern Studies Pathway are also required to take the following modules:
LLLC1371 | Arabic 1 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
LLLC 1371 covers the same subject area as ARAB 1001 but at a reduced intensity to suit part-time students and those not following either the Arabic & Middle Eastern Studies or Arabic & Islamic Studies pathways.
Students studying the Arabic & Middle Eastern Studies Pathway are required to take the following modules:
LLLC1371 | Arabic 1 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
LLLC 1371 covers the same subject area as ARAB 1001 but at a reduced intensity to suit part-time students and those not following either the Arabic & Middle Eastern Studies or Arabic & Islamic Studies pathways.
Students studying the Arabic & Islamic Studies Pathway are required to take the following modules:
LLLC1371 | Arabic 1 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
LLLC 1371 covers the same subject area as ARAB 1001 but at a reduced intensity to suit part-time students and those not following either the Arabic & Middle Eastern Studies or Arabic & Islamic Studies pathways.
Discovery modules:
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will study the following compulsory module
LLLC1373 | Islamic History and Civilisation | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
The choice of optional modules will depend upon the chosen progression route which must be approved by the Programme Leader
Students studying the Islamic Studies Pathway are also required to take the following module:
LLLC1367 | Introduction to Islam | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students studying the Islamic Studies Pathway are also required to take either 20 credits of modules from the following or may take 10 credits from this list and 10 credits of discovery modules
ARAB1160 | Introduction to the Middle East: Politics, Culture and Religion | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
LLLC1304 | Islam in Western Societies | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LLLC1321 | Women, Culture and Islam | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LLLC1389 | Introduction into Islamic Philosophy | 10 credits | Not running in 201819 | |
LLLC1394 | Political Islam: Past and Present | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LLLC1436 | Introduction to Islamic Law | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Candidates progressing onto Middle Eastern Studies must take the following module
ARAB1160 | Introduction to the Middle East: Politics, Culture and Religion | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students studying the Middle Eastern Studies Pathway are also required to take either 20 credits from the following modules or may study 10 credits from this list and 10 credits of discovery modules
LLLC1304 | Islam in Western Societies | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LLLC1321 | Women, Culture and Islam | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LLLC1367 | Introduction to Islam | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
LLLC1389 | Introduction into Islamic Philosophy | 10 credits | Not running in 201819 | |
LLLC1394 | Political Islam: Past and Present | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LLLC1436 | Introduction to Islamic Law | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Students studying the Arabic & Middle Eastern Studies Pathway are required to take the following modules:
ARAB1160 | Introduction to the Middle East: Politics, Culture and Religion | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
LLLC1388 | Intermediate Arabic | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
LLLC 1388 covers the same subject area as ARAB 1002 but at a reduced intensity to reflect the study pattern of part-time students
Students studying the Arabic & Islamic Studies Pathway are required to take the following modules:
LLLC1367 | Introduction to Islam | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
LLLC1388 | Intermediate Arabic | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
LLLC 1388 covers the same subject area as ARAB 1002 but at a reduced intensity to reflect the study pattern of part-time students
Discovery modules:
Students on the Islamic Studies or Middle Eastern Studies pathways may take up to 10 credits of discovery modules
Last updated: 06/12/2018
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