Arabic
Arabic is one of the world’s five most widely spoken languages, and the primary language throughout most of the Middle East and North Africa with more than 300 million speakers. Learning Arabic, you gain access to a rich cultural tradition, as well as knowledge and insight into the contemporary Middle East and North Africa.
Subject description
During your studies at Stockholm University you will acquire proficiency in Arabic and become more knowledgeable about the literature, history, religion, economics, politics and social developments in the Middle East and North Africa.
The courses will provide theoretical and practical skills useful both in future employment and further academic studies. You will learn modern standard Arabic and will be afforded the opportunity to study one of the Arabic dialects.
Career opportunities
Our students usually combine studies in Arabic with courses in other subjects, such as political science, economics, ethnology, pedagogics, sociology, history or linguistics. Former students are employed by the Swedish government agencies such as the Swedish Migration Agency, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), in business, media and international organizations, and also as interpreters.
Courses and programmes
Courses and programmes within the subject area.
Courses at bachelor's level
Current courses at bachelor's level
Courses at master's level
Current courses at master's level
Master's programmes
Current master's programmesDegree
To receive a Bachelor’s Degree in Middle Easten Languages and Cultures, you enrol in our freestanding courses or one of the programmes listed under “Education”.
To receive a Master’s Degree in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures, you enrol in the master’s programmes listed under “Education”.
Research
Stockholm University conducts research in the fields of literature, history, religion and sociolinguistics.
Contact
Contact the Student Office at the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies if you have questions about studying Arabic at Stockholm University.
Student Office, Student Counsellor and International Coordinator
For questions and concerns regarding your future studies, study environment and issues regarding your studies, contact the Student Counsellor by sending an email. At the Student Office you can register for courses, get study certificates and obtain help with other administrative matters concerning your studies. Contact the Student Office and Student Counsellor by email.
