Study Palestine Studies MA at University of Exeter in the UK, Arab and Islamic Studies

About this course

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

What will I learn?

Overview

Equips you with the skills, sources and tools to study the Middle East, with a specific focus on Palestinian Studies
A specialised, flexible programme which you can tailor to your particular interests and conduct independent research
Our teaching places an emphasis not only on a nuanced understanding of Israel/Palestine but also on finding practical, real-world solutions to the issues
The European Centre for Palestine Studies is a lively and supportive research community, where students have the opportunity to get involved in organising events
Your knowledge and expertise in Israel/Palestine and the wider Middle East will be valued by public and private sector employers and open doors for further academic study

Careers

Graduates from this programme may find professional employment in a wide range of sectors both in the UK and internationally. A comprehensive background in Islamic Studies is relevant to careers in:

academia and education
international agencies such as the United Nations or the European Union
international development
print and broadcast media
politics
private sector companies with interests in Islamic countries
business and risk analysts

Which department am I in?

Arab and Islamic Studies

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees

£24,300.00 (US$ 31,382) per year

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Streatham Campus

Northcote House,

Queen's Drive,

Exeter,

Devon,

EX4 4QJ, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree with 53% or above in a social sciences or humanities discipline. While we normally only consider applicants who meet this criteria, if you are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant work experience, we would welcome your application. IELTS: Overall score 6.5. No less than 6.0 in any section. TOEFL: Overall score 90 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, 21 for listening, 22 for reading and 23 for speaking.

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