The Modern Middle Eastern Studies pathway is designed for highly motivated students who would like to develop their knowledge and understanding of the Modern Middle East, together with the research skills necessary to carry out independent primary research work in the Humanities or Social Sciences to a high academic standard. Graduates will be well placed to pursue further research in a PhD programme, to use their skills and knowledge in NGOs, charities, government, education, or in any other field where cultural understanding, linguistic skills and high-level critical thinking, analysis and communication skills are needed.
Which department am I in?
Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
Study options
Full Time
(11 Months)
Tuition fees
£3,441.45 (US$ 4,444)
Month
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved
Start date
October 2027
Venue
University of Cambridge
The Old Schools,
Trinity Lane,
Cambridge,
Cambridgeshire,
CB2 1TN, Southern England, United Kingdom
Entry requirements
For international students
Applicants for this course should have achieved a High II.i Honours Degree. Applicants are expected to have the level of competence in one of the three main languages of study (Arabic, Hebrew or Persian) necessary for the taught papers and dissertation research they plan to undertake (usually equivalent to at least two years full-time study of the language).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.