PhD Kurdish Studies
University of Exeter
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Research overviewThe Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies is an Area Studies department grounded in multidisciplinary approaches to research and training. Within a purpose-built space, it brings together anthropologists, archaeologists, literary scholars, linguists, political scientists, historians, sociologists and scholars of religion. Researchers collaborate within the Institute, as well as within disciplinary networks at Exeter, alongside their contributions at national and international ...Read more

Research overview

The Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies is an Area Studies department grounded in multidisciplinary approaches to research and training. Within a purpose-built space, it brings together anthropologists, archaeologists, literary scholars, linguists, political scientists, historians, sociologists and scholars of religion. Researchers collaborate within the Institute, as well as within disciplinary networks at Exeter, alongside their contributions at national and international levels. We strongly believe that the presence of a variety of disciplines, along with geographic and temporal specialisms, within one building enriches the work we produce as a collective.

Staff and postgraduate research students are affiliated to one of our research centres, where they can share their research findings, participate in seminars, lectures and research projects.

Careers

Arab and Islamic Studies postgraduates have progressed on to a wide range of careers in the UK and internationally, helped by the reputation of the Institute. These positions span both the public and private spheres and have included academia, journalism, security and political roles.

As a postgraduate at Exeter, you will be able to take advantage of the wealth of business contacts, support and training offered by our

  • Career Zone
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    This includes our

  • Postgraduate Researchers' Programme
  • for research students which covers a range of topics to help you to succeed during your PhD and to act as a springboard for your research career.

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    WUSCA ranking:
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    58/101
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    14th
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    Pouya
    29 Dec 23

    As a student from global south, receiving Excellence Scholarship gave me this wonderful opportunity to come to the UK and study at the University of Exeter. I found modules very..Read more

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    Enas Ridha Azghar
    28 Nov 23

    The best aspect on UoE is the diversity of academic training, research skills, widening the scope of Social Science Research with Digital Humanities, as well as the immense..Read more

    Entry requirements

    Applicants are normally expected to have, or be working towards, a Master's degree at Merit level or above in a subject area that aligns with the expertise of our staff. We also consider applications from candidates who can demonstrate professional or other relevant experience that would make them suited to undertake an MPhil/PhD with us.

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    Students from Domestic

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    Tuition Fees per year 2024/25: £4,786 full-time.

    £22,600 per year

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    Students from EU

    The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

    Tuition Fees per year 2024/25: £22,600 full-time.

    £22,600 per year

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    Students from International

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    Tuition Fees per year 2024/25: £22,600 full-time.

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    University of Exeter
    Northcote House Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ United Kingdom
    Nearest train station: Exeter Central  0.4 miles away

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