MA Politics and International Relations of the Middle East
at University of Exeter

Exeter, United Kingdom

Program Overview

Examine key issues in Middle Eastern domestic, regional and global politics
You’ll develop a sophisticated understanding of international relations in the region and an awareness of the different perspectives and debates within this field
Add a further dynamic to your studies and take a beginner’s level course in Persian, Arabic or Kurdish languages
Benefit from direct access to academics carrying out cutting-edge research in Arab and Islamic studies
Your advanced knowledge and understanding of complex political and cultural issues in continually changing environments will be valued by public and private sector employers

Course Content

Program structure

Code	Module	Credits
POLM651	State and Society in the Middle East	30
POLM082	International Relations of the Middle East	30
POLM886	Dissertation	60

Optional Modules

Code	Module Title	Credits	Term(s)
ARAM027	MA Dissertation	60	2 and 3
ARAM054	State and Society in the Middle East	30	1
ARAM055	Iranian History, 1500 - the Present	15	1
ARAM081	Advanced Arabic Language	30	1 and 2
ARAM082	Dissertation	60	2
ARAM103	New Approaches to Islamic Thought	30	2
ARAM103A	New Approaches to Islamic Thought	15	2
ARAM112A	Independent Reading Course - Sem 1	15	1
ARAM112B	Independent Reading Course - Sem 2	15	2
ARAM131	Nationalisms in the Middle East	15	1
ARAM147	The Kurds: History and Politics	30	1
ARAM186A	International Relations of the Middle East	15	2
ARAM221	The Palestine Question: Past and Present	30	2
ARAM225	Gender and Politics in the Middle East	30	1
ARAM230	Gender, Sexuality and Violence in Palestine/Israel	15	2
ARAM232	Theorising the Middle East	15	2
ARAM233	Dissertation skills	15	1
ARAM235	Contemporary History and Politics of the Gulf and the Arabian Peninsula	30	1
ARAM236	Sociology and Anthropology of the Gulf and the Arabian Peninsula	15	2
ARAM237	Advanced Arabic I	30
ARAM238	Advanced Arabic II	30
ARAM239	Study Abroad	15
ARAM241	Arabic Language 2	30
ARAM243	End of Year Project	30
ARAM244	Politics and Economics of the Middle East	30	1
ARAM245	Dissertation	30
ARAM246	Critical Readings in Kurdish Studies	15	2
ARAM247	Rethinking Palestine: Critical Readings	15	2
ARAM248	Texts and Traditions in Islamic Intellectual History	15	2
ARAM249	Theorising Islam	15	1
ARAM250	The Sovereign, the Good, and Society in Islamic Thought	15	1

Entry Requirement
We are looking for graduates with a 2:1 or above in their first degree. 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.

Entry requirements for international students

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
Throughout your programme you will develop an advanced understanding and appreciation of the culture, politics and history of the Middle East which will be valued by employers in both the public and private sectors. Alongside this, you’ll gain a range of academic and professional skills including:
- The ability to synthesise and comment critically on a body of academic writing and evaluate government and other relevant publications
- Construct and defend a rigorous argument, both in written and oral form, using primary and secondary materials
- Independent research
- Organising, planning and time management

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

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