In this varied five-year degree, you’ll learn two major world languages and deepen your understanding of the modern world by exploring the histories and cultures of the nations that speak them. You’ll spend one year in Japan and another in an Arabic-speaking country, improving your language skills and gaining first-hand experience of these cultures and societies to enrich your understanding of these fascinating countries. We teach Arabic and Japanese from beginner level, but if you already have some knowledge of either language we can normally accommodate you. You’ll become proficient in Arabic while building your understanding of the cultural, religious and historical contexts that have shaped the Middle East and North Africa. You’ll also learn about contemporary relevant issues of these regions, and explore themes such as cultural identity, sexuality, gender and race.In this five-year course, you’ll spend two years abroad in Year 2 and Year 3. You’ll follow a year-long course provided by one of our partner universities in Japan, all of which have been selected for their high-quality methods of teaching and success in running language courses.