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MA International Relations and Arabic
at University of Exeter

Exeter, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 20,500
Country Rank#16
Duration24 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

This two year programme combines language learning with specialist modules in international relations of the Middle East and guided research on a topic of your choice
You will receive intensive tuition in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and an Arabic dialect in Exeter and spend a period abroad studying in an Arabic-speaking country
You will investigate and contextualise major events and current affairs with a particular focus on international relations in the Middle East through a variety of specialist modules
The Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies (IAIS) is one of the foremost academic departments in Middle East, Islamic Studies and Arabic. Get involved in a variety of IAIS activities and join our vibrant research community
Your knowledge of Arabic language and expertise in international relations of the Middle East will be valued by public and private sector employers and open doors to further academic study

Course Content
The MA in International Relations and Arabic will equip you with the general research skills, sources and tools relevant to the study of the Middle East, North Africa and the Muslim world in general, and introduce you to a broad range of key theorists whose work has underpinned scholarship in several key fields of study.

You will learn how to make self-conscious choices around your own work and promote forms of theoretically-aware and interdisciplinary work found in some of the most successful research in Arab, Islamic and Middle East Studies.

Year 1:

Compulsory modules
- Arabic Language 1
- Arabic Language 2
- Study Abroad
- Theorising the Middle East
- Dissertation Skills
- End of Year Project
Year 2:

Compulsory modules
- State and Society in the Middle East
- International Relations of the Middle East
- Dissertation
Entry Requirement
For admission to the programme we would normally expect that you hold a 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a social sciences or humanities discipline. While we normally only accept applicants who meet this criteria, if you have a high 2:2 or equivalent, are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant work experience, we would welcome your application.

English Language Requirements
- IELTS
  Overall score 6.5. No less than 6.0 in any section.
- TOEFL
  Overall score 90 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, 21 for listening, 22 for reading and 23 for speaking.
Fees & Scholarships
UK fees per year:
£10,000 full-time; £5,000 part-time

International fees per year:
£20,500 full-time
Career Prospect
Graduates from this programme may find professional employment in a wide range of sectors both in the UK and internationally. A comprehensive background in Middle East politics, international relations and Arabic language is relevant to careers in:
- academia and education
- international agencies such as the United Nations or the European Union
- international development
- print and broadcast media
- politics
- private sector companies with interests in Islamic countries
- business and risk analysts

Cost Of Studying At University of Exeter

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MA International Relations and Arabic at University of Exeter