MA History of Art and Architecture of the Islamic Middle East and Intensive Language: Fees & Entry Requirements at SOAS University of London, UK

MA History of Art and Architecture of the Islamic Middle East and Intensive Language
SOAS University of London

UK

About this course

What will I learn?

The MA History of Art and Architecture of the Islamic Middle East with Intensive Language is a 2-year programme, combining the strengths of the MA History of Art and Architecture of the Islamic Middle East with intensive language training in Arabic, Persian or Turkish. You will study the arts of the Islamic Middle East exploring a wide range of arts and material culture, from Islamic visual culture Arab, Persian and Turkish painting the calligraphy and illumination of the Qur'an the architecture and urbanism of Morocco the arts and architecture of the Ottomans in Turkey and the Balkans and the material culture of western Iran.In addition, the degree engages with trans-regional topics that extend beyond the Middle East, such as cultural and artistic relationships between the Islamic lands and Europe. By the end of the programme, which includes a summer language school abroad, you will have received sufficient instruction to reach near-proficiency in the language.

Which department am I in?

Department of the Languages and Cultures of the Near and Middle East

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
£25,320.00 (27,58,771) per year
Accommodation Fee- Wood Green Hall Single room £168 Per week

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

SOAS, University of London

10 Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square,

Camden,

Greater London,

WC1H 0XG, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

We will consider all applications with a 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher in a relevant subject. In addition to degree classification in a relevant subject we take into account other elements of the application such as supporting statement. References are optional, but can help build a stronger application if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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