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Arabic Studies
Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours)Specialisation (formal)Year: 2026
Arabic Studies
Contact information
Coordinator
Dr Abdul-Samad Abdullah
Email: abdulsa@unimelb.edu.au
Currently enrolled students:
Future students:
Overview
The Honours program in Arabic Studies comprises advanced coursework and an individual research project (Arabic Studies Thesis) designed to extend students' knowledge of Arabic literature and/or Arab culture or Arabic linguistics or another appropriate area in Arabic Studies, while developing their research skills and research presentation skills. After successfully completing the program, students will be able to enrol for further research study towards a Master of Arts (MA) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. The minimum entry requirement for Arabic Studies Honours is completion of all the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts, with a major in Arabic Studies and an average of at least H2A (75%) in second and third-year subjects within the major, or equivalent.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this specialisation, students should be able to:
- Communicate effectively in a range of written and oral genres and social contexts in Arabic
- Apply advanced knowledge of Arabic language and of Arab culture and society in relevant professional and academic contexts
- Utilise rigorous methods of inquiry and theories and methodologies appropriate to Arabic Studies
- Construct and sustain an argument based on research.
Last updated: 13 January 2026
Structure
100 credit points
Students undertaking pure honours in Arabic Studies must complete:
- 87.5 credit points of compulsory subjects
- 12.5 credit points of elective subject
Total: 100 points
Subject Options
Compulsory subjects
Note: The thesis requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASIA90004 | Critical Asian Perspectives | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ARBC40009 | Arabic Studies Thesis Part 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
37.5 |
| ARBC40010 | Arabic Studies Thesis Part 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
37.5 |
Elective subjects
Any fourth year elective from the National Centre of Excellence in Islamic Studies (12.5 points); or
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISLM40001 | Topics in Arabic & Islamic Studies |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Links
http://www.asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au/study/arabic
Last updated: 13 January 2026