Politics and International Relations of the Middle East MA

University of Exeter College of Social Sciences and International Studies

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

Visit Institution website Register interest

Languages, Literature & Culture Politics & Government Middle Eastern Society & Culture Studies Politics - International Politics Politics - International Relations Exeter United Kingdom On Campus

About the course

Overview

Examine key issues in Middle Eastern domestic, regional and global politics
You’ll develop a sophisticated understanding of international relations in the region and an awareness of the different perspectives and debates within this field
Add a further dynamic to your studies and take a beginner’s level course in Persian, Arabic or Kurdish languages
Benefit from direct access to academics carrying out cutting-edge research in Arab and Islamic studies
Your advanced knowledge and understanding of complex political and cultural issues in continually changing environments will be valued by public and private sector employers

Course content

You will examine key issues in the domestic, regional and global politics of the Middle East and North Africa, developing a critical understanding of the patterns of state-society interaction in the region, the processes of state formation, the constitution of social and political forces, and an awareness of the different perspectives and debates within this field.

Entry Requirements

We are looking for graduates with a 2:1 or above in their first degree. While we normally only accept applicants who meet this criteria, if you have a high 2:2 or equivalent, are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant work experience, we would welcome your application.

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

Fees

For current fees please see our website.

Register your interest for this programme

Your first name *

Your last name *

Your email address *

What would you like more information about?*

Select all the options that apply

Insert previous message

Your message *

Your telephone number

Optional

Where are you currently living? *

Your nationality *

Please correct the errors indicated below to send your enquiry

The information you submit to University of Exeter will only be used by them or their data partners to deal with your enquiry, according to their privacy notice. For more information on how we use and store your data, please read our privacy statement.

Your enquiry has been emailed successfully

Chat to a Student Ambassador

Our student ambassadors are the best people to tell you about what studying at University of Exeter is like.

Chat to a student now

Where will I study?

University of Exeter

A Masters at the is a great way to gain a competitive edge in your field or gain specialist training in a particular subject area. At Exeter we combine teaching excellence and high levels of student satisfaction with world class research. A member of the Russell Group, our success is built on a strong partnership with our students and a clear focus on high performance. We are the fastest growing research-intensive university in the UK and 98 per cent of our research was rated as international or world-leading quality in the last national Research Excellence Framework.

Videos

All Available Videos:

Scholarships

We’ve provided the information on our website to help you get started on finding funding opportunities that are available to you: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/funding/

Value of Scholarship(s)

Over £4 million in scholarships available

Eligibility

We recommend you start looking as early as possible for funding, especially if you will need financial assistance to undertake a postgraduate course.

There are a number of ways to fund postgraduate study including: scholarships, studentships, wages, bursaries, savings, inheritance, and, increasingly, alternative methods such as crowdfunding and philanthropy. The options available may depend on your fee status or other criteria.