Middle Eastern Studies, MA (Hons)

Course summary

Located at the crossroads between Europe, Africa and Asia, the Middle East has played a pivotal role on the world stage from ancient times. The University of Edinburgh is recognised in the UK and internationally as a leading institution for the study of the Middle East, Middle Eastern languages and the Islamic world. Taking an Area Studies approach to the region, our four-year Master of Arts (MA) programme is highly flexible. It is designed to develop your knowledge and understanding of Middle Eastern:

• history

• politics

• societies and cultures

• literatures

You will develop the skills to analyse, critique and compare key issues and concepts, both in group discussion and in written work. To help you access and interpret source material, you will take Year 1 classes in at least one of the three main languages of the Middle East:

• Arabic

• Persian

• Turkish

You can continue to take your language(s) into Year 2, or opt to take courses from other areas. As you progress through the programme, you will develop your research skills to the level of completing a dissertation in your final year. You will graduate with a combination of specialist knowledge and the Intercultural Competence valued by employers around the globe.

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