International Relations of the Middle East

Overview

The International Relations of the Middle East programme at The University of Edinburgh offers an advanced theoretical and empirical understanding of the international relations of the Middle East, exploring and applying several theoretical models:

• realism

• constructivism

• historical sociology

• structuralism

Students will have the opportunity to acquire specialised knowledge about the region delivered by our academic staff, whose research covers a variety of topics including:

• the politics of Islam

• oil

• the Arab-Israeli conflict

• the Arab Spring

• the politics and theories of the state

• the politics of human rights

• international law

As well as placing the region in broader analytical, conceptual and theoretical debates of international relations and the social sciences, we also aim to foster knowledge of Middle East international relations by examining:

• local cultures

• histories

• languages

• religions

You will acquire a strong understanding of theoretical and conceptual tools required to understand Middle East international relations.

Career opportunities:

This degree prepares you to have a specialized knowledge of the region and of International Relations that allows you to pursue careers in:

• international development

• research centres

• foreign service

• journalism

Our graduates also built on the skills that they acquired in this programme to pursue further academic training in doctoral programmes.