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

MA History of Art and Architecture of the Islamic Middle East

UK

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What will I learn?

The MA History of Art and Architecture of the Islamic Middle East programme covers an area stretching from Islamic Spain through the Arab countries, Turkey, Iran and Central Asia in diverse historical periods.The Islamic Middle East has given rise to an impressive material culture that continues through to the present. This programme offers you an unmatched opportunity to study particular regions or categories of art, including 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.

Which department am I in?

Department of the History of Art and Archaeology, School of Arts

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

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 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher. In addition to degree classification 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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