Arabic and Islamic Studies program overview
The latest edition of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences handbook contains a detailed overview of the Arabic and Islamic Studies programs at the University of Sydney:
Arabic and Islamic Studies - Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Undergraduate Handbook
Majors in the Department
There are two majors offered in the Department: requirements for these are outlined in the Units of Study section of the latest edition of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Handbook:
These sections also list the available units of study, including Exchange units and cross-listed units of study.
International exchange
Keen students have the opportunity to spend time abroad studying. The department can help place you for one or two semesters at a university in an Arab country (e.g. Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait or the UAE). Speak to the Chair of Department for information.
Exchange agreements are underway between the University of Sydney and a number of universities in Arab countries - see the Student Exchange Office Website for up-to-date information.
Academic policies
The Department follows the policies and procedures set out by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – for information, follow these links to the requisite Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences pages:
Policies webpage for information on:
- Plagiarism - Satisfactory progress - Late Work - Attendance
Undergraduate forms contains procedures, and the necessary forms, for amongst others:
- Applying for credit
- Applying for a DNF after the semester deadline
- Applying for Honours
- Applying for a suspension for one or two semesters
- Appealing against a result
Special Consideration webpage for information on:
- Special Consideration - for serious illness or misadventure
- Special Arrangements - for essential community commitments
- Extensions on assessments - for minor illness or misadventure
Marks and scaling webpage for information on this area.