MA History of Art and Architecture of the Islamic Middle East
SOAS University of London
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The MA History of Art and Architecture of the Islamic Middle East programme covers an area stretching from Islamic Spain through the Arab countries, Turkey, Iran and Central Asia in diverse historical periods.The Islamic Middle East has given rise to an impressive material culture that continues through to the present. This programme offers you an unmatched opportunity to study particular regions or categories of art, including Islamic visual culture; Arab, Persian and Turkish painting; the ...Read more

The MA History of Art and Architecture of the Islamic Middle East programme covers an area stretching from Islamic Spain through the Arab countries, Turkey, Iran and Central Asia in diverse historical periods.

The Islamic Middle East has given rise to an impressive material culture that continues through to the present. This programme offers you an unmatched opportunity to study particular regions or categories of art, including Islamic visual culture; Arab, Persian and Turkish painting; the calligraphy and illumination of the Qur'an; the architecture and urbanism of Morocco; the arts and architecture of the Ottomans in Turkey and the Balkans; and the material culture of western Iran.

In addition, the degree engages with trans-regional topics that extend beyond the Middle East, such as cultural and artistic relationships between the Islamic lands and Europe.

Why study History of Art and Architecture of the Islamic Middle East at SOAS?

  • SOAS is ranked 15th in the UK for Arts and Humanities (QS World University Rankings 2023)
  • We're ranked 6th in the UK for employability (QS World University Rankings 2023)
  • We partner with the British Council to offer a School of Arts student an internship at the Venice Biennale
  • We partner with the Chu Te-Chun Foundation to offer a paid internship at the Venice Biennale
  • We offer exclusive School of Arts-led internships at the Rietberg Museum, Zurich (2 places available)
  • You can apply for a SOAS Co-Creator internship in the Special Collections of the SOAS Library.

Students in the School of Arts develop a ??critical and theoretically informed approach to global arts and culture. In addition to an intercultural awareness and practical expertise, graduates gain a wide portfolio of transferable skills which are especially sought after in the creative and cultural industries.

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71st

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Applicants with bachelor’s degree equivalent to 2:ii: CGPA: 55-60% or 5.5/10 - 6.0/10 from a good university will be considered for entry.

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£12,220 per year

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£25,320 per year

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£25,320 per year

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SOAS University of London
SOAS University of London , Camden

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SOAS University of London
10 Thornhaugh Street Camden Greater London WC1H 0XG United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Goodge Street  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Euston   0.4 miles away
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