Middle East Studies MRes

University of Exeter College of Social Sciences and International Studies

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Full time & Part time September MRes 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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Languages, Literature & Culture Politics & Government Theology & Religious Studies Development Studies Middle Eastern Languages & Literature Middle Eastern Society & Culture Studies Politics - International Politics Politics - International Relations Religious Studies - Islamic Studies Exeter United Kingdom

About the course

Overview

You’ll develop your research skills through in-depth study of the recent and social history of the Middle East
Receive core training in social scientific philosophy and methodology and learn how to apply this to the study of the contemporary Middle East
You’ll examine how the region has changed and developed over the last 150 years
Join an active and collaborative research culture that draws together doctoral researchers, staff and students to produce cutting-edge knowledge about the Arab and Islamic worlds
Learn discipline specific methodology and analytical techniques that lay the basis for you to progress to doctoral study

Course content

This masters is designed to develop your research skills within the field of Middle East Studies. Your core training will be in social scientific philosophy and methodology, which you will then learn to apply to the study of the contemporary Middle East.

Entry Requirements

A 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in the Social Sciences or Humanities.

Applicants are also required to meet our English language requirements. Please see our website for details.

Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

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