Looking to list your Masters programmes? Log in here.
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
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.
Chat to a Student Ambassador
Our student ambassadors are the best people to tell you about what studying at University of Exeter is like.

Where is University of Exeter
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/
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.
Application Procedure
See our website for details of funding available and how to apply :https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/funding/