MPhil in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Classical Islamic History and Culture)

University of Cambridge

The Classical Islamic History and Culture pathway is designed for highly motivated students who would like to develop their knowledge and understanding of the pre-modern Islamic world, together with the research skills necessary to carry out independent research work to a high academic standard through engagement with Arabic or Persian primary sources. Graduates will be well placed to pursue further research in a PhD programme, to use their skills and knowledge in the heritage sector, in education, or in any other field where cultural understanding, linguistic skills and high level critical thinking, analysis and communication skills are needed. The Educational Aims of the course are: To give students with a relevant undergraduate degree and sufficient subject-language ability training in research skills and methodologies in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies; To develop students’ expertise in relevant aspects of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies; To give students the opportunity to carry out focused research under close supervision.