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Arabic with Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies - MA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

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The University of Edinburgh
UCAS CODE: T622

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Arabic is the main language of more than 250 million people inhabiting a huge swathe of land extending from the Atlantic to the Persian Gulf. It is the fifth most widely spoken language in the world and is one of the six official languages of the United Nations. Persian is the main language of more than 120 million people and is among the world’s most widely spoken languages. Apart from opening the door to a fascinating and varied region, knowledge of Arabic, Persian and the Middle East provides access to the rich intellectual heritage of Islam. The School of Literatures, Languages & Cultures at the University of Edinburgh is recognised in the UK and internationally as a leading institution for research and study of Arabic, Islam, the Middle East, and other related subjects. This programme is designed to give you a thorough grounding in both classical and modern Arabic and Persian, enabling you to communicate in both languages and access a wide range of original materials. Alongside knowledge of the written and spoken languages, you will also acquire a good knowledge of the literature, culture, history, religion and politics of relevant regions of the world. A year spent studying Arabic and Persian abroad provides complete immersion in both languages and cultures.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 28,000per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : ABB

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    African & Middle Eastern

    2nd out of 7 3

    14th out of 101 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    170 82%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    2nd

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    4th

    3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    194 92%

    3rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    46th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.85 71%

    94th

    1

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