PhD Middle East Politics

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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Location

Penryn Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP

Duration

3 Years

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Course info

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 ...Read more

Key stats

DATA SOURCE: IDP Connect

WUSCA ranking:

WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2025 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.

41/279

CUG Subject Ranking

CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

14th

CUG Ranking

CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

11th

What students say

The best aspects break down two points. The first thing is the harmonic settings between natural and artificial aspect. The second thing is warm-hearted help from the Exeter Guild..Read more

The university was incredibly supportive of my wellbeing during my studies. I was facing difficulties and needed support with deadlines and assignments and they did everything..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.

Tuition fees

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£5,006 per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Middle East: Studies reviews

JUMIN

23 Feb 25

MPhil Palestine Studies

The best aspects break down two points. The first thing is the harmonic settings between natural and artificial aspect. The second thing is warm-hearted help from the Exeter Guild...

Nada

19 Dec 23

MA Middle East Studies

The university was incredibly supportive of my wellbeing during my studies. I was facing difficulties and needed support with deadlines and assignments and they did everything...

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