Faculty of Languages & Foundation
English, Arabic and preparation for degree study.
About the faculty
English, Arabic and preparation for degree study.
The Faculty of Languages & Foundation teaches 3 programmes through 3 departments, from certificate and diploma level to the bachelor's degree.
- Dean
- Ms. Sahra Abdullahi Mire
- Departments
- 3
- Programmes
- 3
- Longest programme
- 2 years
Programmes
Programmes offered
| Programme | Award | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma in English Language | Diploma | 2 years |
| Diploma in Arabic Language | Diploma | 2 years |
| Foundation Certificate | Certificate | 1 year |
Departments
Academic departments
Each department has a head, its own lecturers and the courses it teaches.
Department of
English Language
Department of
Arabic Language
Department of
Foundation Studies
Teaching
Recorded lessons, live sessions and a final-year project.
Courses combine a recorded lesson each week with one live Zoom session and assessed coursework. Bachelor's students finish with a project supervised by a lecturer in the department.
- A recorded lesson and one live session a week for every course
- Coursework, a midterm and a final examination
- An academic advisor from your own department
After graduation
Where graduates go.
Graduates of the Faculty of Languages & Foundation work across Puntland and the wider region.
- Translator or interpreter
- Language teacher
- Progression to a degree programme
- Communications officer
FAQ
Questions about the faculty
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Join the January 2027 intake.
Applications close on 15 December 2026.