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Middle Eastern Studies degrees in the UK

Middle East Studies BA

University of Exeter United Kingdom

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Study a Middle Eastern Studies degree in the UK in 2025

Middle Eastern Studies, as a degree, focuses on the comprehensive study of the Middle East region, encompassing its history, culture, politics, society, languages, and religions. It provides students with a nuanced understanding of this diverse and complex region, its geopolitical significance, and its global impact.

Studying Middle Eastern Studies opens doors to a broad range of careers that involve working with governments, NGOs, international organisations, think tanks, media outlets, and academia. Graduates can contribute to promoting cross-cultural understanding, conflict resolution, and socio-political development in the region and beyond. The interdisciplinary nature of this degree fosters critical thinking and empathy, allowing students to become knowledgeable and responsible global citizens.

Graduates of a degree in Middle Eastern Studies will have a diverse array of career options available to them, particularly in areas such as international relations, diplomacy, journalism, education, humanitarian work, and cultural exchange programs. This degree equips students with cultural competency, language skills, and analytical abilities that are highly valuable in today's interconnected world.

Your degree will be delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, and language classes. Depending on your program, you may have the opportunity to participate in study abroad programs or engage in fieldwork within the Middle East. Modules you study could include:

  • Middle Eastern History and Civilizations
  • Contemporary Middle Eastern Politics
  • Arabic Language (beginner to advanced levels)
  • Middle Eastern Literature and Arts
  • Islamic Studies

Study in the UK

The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

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