Middle East Studies University of Exeter

• 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

Entry requirements

We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above in the social sciences* or humanities or with an MA in a related social science* or humanities subject.

*Accepted social science subjects include: 

• Anthropology
• Archaeology
• Area and Development Studies
• Criminology
• Demography
• Development Studies
• Economics
• Economic and Social History
• Education
• Environmental Planning
• Human Geography
• International Relations
• Law
• Linguistics
• Management and Business Studies
• Media and Communication Studies
• Philosophy
• Politics and International Studies
• Psychology
• Science and Technology Studies
• Social Policy
• Social Statistics, Methods, and Computing
• Social Work
• Socio Legal Studies
• Sociology

Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications.

Entry requirements for international students

Please visit our entry requirements section for equivalencies from your country and further information on English language requirements.

English language requirements

International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2.