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Masters

University of Exeter

MA Middle East Politics

Name: MA Middle East Politics
Price: £6250 GBP

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Full time | Streatham Campus | 1 year | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP

Key information
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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Middle East: Studies Politics

Course Summary

OverviewProvides you with a solid foundation in core theories and methods of political science and research methodology focusing specifically on the Middle East and North AfricaDesigned to give you freedom to be creative but also appeal to employers who expect core, critical skills that apply both to the Middle East and North Africa and the subject of politics more broadlyYou'll deepen your knowledge of key topics e.g. political history, the Arab-Israeli conflict, state and society in the Middle East, international relations, nationalism, the politics of reform in the Gulf, gender studies and Islamic culture and civilization, while at the same time enhancing your career prospectsWe are a large multidisciplinary department, with internationally renowned research centres and innovative teaching. Get involved in a variety of activities and join our vibrant research communityYour specialised expertise in politics across the Middle East will be valued by public and private sector employers and open doors for further academic study

Modules

Dissertation skills (15 Credits) - Core

This module is intended to introduce you to general research skills, sources and tools relevant to the study of the Middle East, North Africa and the Muslim world in general from the perspectives of the social sciences and humanities. It is compulsory for all students on taught Masters courses in the IAIS and for those first year PhD students who are deemed by their supervisors to need methodological training. Otherwise there are no pre- or co-requisites. It consists of workshops introducing relevant methodologies for studying the Middle East, focusing in particular on how to write a dissertation. The course covers issues such as the structure of a research proposal, how to find a research question, the literature review, ethics, and how to receive and use constructive feedback.

MA Dissertation (60 Credits) - Core

Politics and Economics of the Middle East (30 Credits) - Core

Theorising the Middle East (15 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees

Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£12,500

International fees

Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£25,300

Entry requirements

We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree with 53% or above in a social sciences or humanities discipline. While we normally only consider applicants who meet this criteria, if you are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant work experience, we would welcome your application.

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A member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, the University of Exeter ranks in 11th place in the UK (Complete University Guide, 2026). The University of Exeter is one of only four Russell Group universities to be awarded Triple Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, recognising excellence in teaching, learning, and student outcomes. It is also internationally renowned for its research: in the 2021 Research...more

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