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.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

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

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History Islamic Studies Political Science View 324 other Masters in Political Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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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

44220 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1474 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

44220 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1474 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

16770 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 559 USD per credit 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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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

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