Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies MSc
The University of Edinburgh
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MSc - Master of Science

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On our MSc in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, you will gain an advanced, interdisciplinary understanding of the history, modern politics, society and culture of the Islamic Middle East, and explore the paradigms behind the various disciplines within this field.The programme combines:a course in critical readingstraining in research skills and methodsoption courses spanning a wide range of specialismsoptional language learningYou will be supported to closely and critically evaluate primary ...Read more

On our MSc in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, you will gain an advanced, interdisciplinary understanding of the history, modern politics, society and culture of the Islamic Middle East, and explore the paradigms behind the various disciplines within this field.The programme combines:a course in critical readingstraining in research skills and methodsoption courses spanning a wide range of specialismsoptional language learningYou will be supported to closely and critically evaluate primary and secondary sources on a range of relevant subjects.You will learn and be assessed through a combination of:seminar workoral presentationsessaysa dissertation

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I'm studying Arabic and French and I find it extremely interesting to study in this University.The student's union is a chill place where I sometimes go with my friends and have a..Read more

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Entry requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent.

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£13,700 per year

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£13,700 per year

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£13,700 per year

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Students from Scotland

£32,000 per year

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£32,000 per year

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Arabic and French - MA (Hons)
I'm studying Arabic and French and I find it extremely interesting to study in this University.The student's union is a chill place where I sometimes go with my friends and have a...
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The University of Edinburgh
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