Overview

The Master of Arts in Middle East and Islamic Studies from George Mason University situates the study of the Middle East and Islam within a globalized world.

The curriculum covers topics of recent scholarly significance including political Islam, the political economy of business-government networks, the relationship between "resource wars" and the "war on terrorism," new diasporas and transnational Muslim communities in the “West,” and the changed geopolitical environments of Muslim and Middle Eastern countries.

Key Features

The Middle East and Islamic Studies degree at George Mason University prepares students for a variety of post-graduate opportunities in academia, government, and an expanding job market for people with this expertise.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Issues and Debates in Middle East and Islamic Studies

Approaches to Middle East and Islamic History

Islamic Texts and Contexts

Politics and Societies of the Middle East

Methods in Anthropology

Interdisciplinary Research Methods

The Scientific Method and Research Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Fairfax, United States

Disciplines

Islamic Studies Middle Eastern studies View 24 other Masters in Middle Eastern studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The goals statement should be between 750-1000 words and should include career goals and the role of graduate study in Middle East and Islamic studies.
An analytical writing sample (uploaded online; max 2000 words) is optional but recommended.

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Tuition Fee

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International

36480 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36480 USD per year during 12 months.
National

36480 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36480 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

1436 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1436 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Fairfax

1330 - 2300 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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