Middle East Studies The American University in Cairo

Overview

Middle East Studies from The American University in Cairo leverage the position of Cairo as a key political and intellectual center of the region, as well as the unmatched resources offered by AUC, including its diversity of academic programs, opportunities for research and expertise in Arabic language studies. The Master of Arts in Middle East studies, a two-year program, is designed to meet the needs of aspiring professionals who need in-depth knowledge of the modern Middle East as well as those intending to pursue an academic career. Meanwhile, the Graduate Diploma, a two-semester program, is designed particularly for students who have not been exposed to an intensive study of the Middle East at the undergraduate level. 

Careers

These studies programs are intended for students who wish to pursue a variety of careers, including in academia, diplomacy, government services, development, business, finance, journalism, public relations and public affairs. The coursework provides rigorous training in Arabic, research methods and a broad range of topics relevant to the study of the Middle East. In addition, students benefit from a diverse range of extracurricular activities and the option to study abroad.