Degree Title

Bachelor’s in Arabic Language and Literature

Department Goals and Study Plan

• Preserve and promote the Arabic language—the language of the Holy Qur’an.
• Prepare qualified national cadres for careers in the public and private sectors, including teaching, consulting, and administrative roles.
• Graduate distinguished students capable of pursuing postgraduate studies and contributing to research development and community service.
• Advance scientific research and align it with human and developmental needs in the Kingdom.
• Serve the community and support lifelong learning through training programs, consultations, and academic events.

The study plan also aims to enable faculty members to:

• Continuously develop themselves rather than relying solely on abridged texts used from the start of their academic careers to retirement.
• Foster students’ critical thinking and increase the proportion of graduates qualified for postgraduate studies.
• Integrate with other university departments by offering courses in interdisciplinary fields.

Admission Requirements

• The College of Humanities and Social Sciences Council determines the number of students admitted in accordance with the Kingdom’s comprehensive development plan.
• Applicants must have a minimum score of 85% in secondary school.
• Applicants must meet the general admission requirements of King Saud University as stipulated in the Undergraduate Study and Examination Regulations.
• No additional special requirements apply to admission to the Department of Arabic Language and Literature.