Study MA Middle Eastern Studies and Intensive Language (Near Middle Eastern Languages) at SOAS University of London in the UK, Department of the Languages and Cultures of the Near and Middle East

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The MA in Middle Eastern Studies provides exceptional opportunities for studying this diverse and fascinating area at the postgraduate level through a variety of disciplinary approaches.The main emphasis of the programme is on the modern period through the modules in history, geography, politics, economics and anthropology. Some exposure is provided, however, to the pre-modern culture and society of the area through modules in religious studies, Islamic art and archaeology, and history. The MA Middle Eastern Studies with Intensive language programme has many language modules for students to pick and choose from, inlcuding introduction, intermediate, advance Arabic, Hebrew, Persian and Turkish.

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 (US$ 32,699) per year

Accommodation Fee- Wood Green Hall Single room £170-£155 Per week

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

SOAS, University of London

10 Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square,

Camden,

Greater London,

WC1H 0XG, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

£25,320.00 (US$ 32,699) per year

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

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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.