our highly-selective marabic programme offers the opportunity to graduate with an undergraduate masters-level qualification, while obtaining intensive language training, unparalleled study abroad and work experience opportunities. you will gain experience of living and working in the arab world, achieve high levels of proficiency in arabic, and gain a thorough understanding of the politics, society and culture of the middle east. the marabic is a four-year programme which includes two periods of study and work in an arab country. this programme has been designed for students with no previous knowledge of arabic. students with proficiency in arabic seeking a more rigorous programme of study will be better suited to our ba middle east studies. scholarships students on the marabic have the opportunity to apply for the sharjah scholarships of up to £1,500 per annum (for up to four years).