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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Arabic

University of Oxford

(3.9)
180 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Arabic course at University of Oxford.

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A level

A,A,A

Excluding General Studies (if taken)

You may also need to

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Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: T601

Here's what University of Oxford says about its Arabic course.

Asian and Middle Eastern Studies is unique in its sole focus on introducing students to civilisations that are different from the Western ones upon which the curriculum in most British schools and colleges is based. The courses present both the major traditions and cultural trends of the regions studied and, in most cases, their modern developments. All courses include a combination of linguistic, literary, historic and cultural studies and there is a wide range of options in fields such as art and archaeology, history, literature, philosophy, religion and modern social studies. For more information on this course please visit ox.ac.uk/ugos.

Source: University of Oxford

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Arabic at University of Oxford.

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Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

Oriental Studies

Location

St John's | Oxford

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time with time abroad

Subjects

• Islamic studies

• Arabic languages

Start date

4 October 2026

Application deadline

15 October 2025

University of Oxford student reviews

(3.9)
Based on 180 reviews from University of Oxford's students and alumni
5 star
39%
4 star
31%
3 star
18%
2 star
5%
1 star
7%
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4th year

Physics

6 months ago

Not really ever impacted by it to be honest. Not sure what it stands for.

(3)
Student Union

4th year

Physics

6 months ago

It's great really, lots to do. The only problem is the night scene is not that fun.

(5)
University life

4th year

Physics

6 months ago

It has been fine. Oxford is expensive, and my college is bad for rent and food prices.

(3)
Finance

4th year

Physics

6 months ago

Support is available if you need it, although is not always the best. I have had mixed experiences, and had a particularly bad experience when seeking financial support/advice in which an advisor offered unfortunately completely out of touch advice. Other times, people have been extremely helpful.

(4)
Support

4th year

Physics

6 months ago

Great facilities although the sports centre is a little far. The libraries here are the highlight to me.

(5)
Facilities

4th year

Physics

6 months ago

The course had a good level of choice and was very indepth. I felt that the 4th year project was lacking, and would have preferred it be a more prominent part of the degree especially considering most people in this course are interested in further research after graduating. I don't feel particularl...

(4)
Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Oxford

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Arabic course at University of Oxford features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

African and modern Middle Eastern studies
Theology and religious studies

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

85%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

85%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

79%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

94%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

88%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

89%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

94%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

78%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

65%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

75%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

73%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

85%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

78%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

37%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

87%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

85%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

44%

low

How well organised is your course?

44%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

91%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

100%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

94%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

47%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

71%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

60%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

43%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

84%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

74%

med

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

99%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

98%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

95%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

99%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

95%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

93%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

84%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

96%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

77%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

88%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

83%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

85%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

83%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

62%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

97%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

98%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

85%

med

How well organised is your course?

79%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

90%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

98%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

93%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

68%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

91%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

84%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

48%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

90%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

92%

high

Student information

The Arabic course at University of Oxford features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Arabic languages
Theology and religious studies
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female58%Male42%
Where students come from
International8%UK92%
Student performance
2:1 or above100%
Number of students75
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
HistoryA
English LiteratureA
FrenchA*
SpanishA*
MathematicsA
Mode of study
Full-time85%Part-time15%
Gender ratio
Female52%Male48%
Where students come from
International12%UK88%
Student performance
2:1 or above97%
Number of students335
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
Religious StudiesA*
HistoryA*
English LiteratureA*
MathematicsA*
Government and PoliticsA*
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Arabic course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Oxford graduates across each of those subject areas.

Theology and religious studies
Languages and area studies

Graduate statistics

95%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

65%

Say it fits with future plans

45%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

30%

Business and public service associate professionals

25%

Welfare Professionals

5%

Artistic, literary and media occupations

5%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

Graduate statistics

83%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

89%

In work, study or other activity

66%

Say it fits with future plans

39%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

16%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

13%

Business and public service associate professionals

11%

Artistic, literary and media occupations

10%

Teaching Professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

The Arabic course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Oxford graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Languages and area studies
Philosophy and religious studies

Earnings

£27k

First year after graduation

£36.5k

Third year after graduation

£38.3k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£32.1k

First year after graduation

£37.2k

Third year after graduation

£44.9k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Arabic.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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