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Middle East Studies, M.A.

  • Anytime
    Application Deadline
  • 24 months
    Duration
University rank #14 (ARWU) , WA,
Do you want to know more about what’s happening in the Middle East? Are you thinking about a career that requires expertise on the modern Middle East? Do you want to make a difference in the world? Then consider the Master’s of Arts in Middle East Studies at the University of Washington.

About

  • Our M.A. program requirements are flexible and administered by a supportive faculty/staff team who want to see you succeed.
  • 95% of our M.A. students finish in two years.
  • Most of our classes are small, seminar-style.
  • Our more than fifty affiliated faculty include experts in a very wide range of disciplines with extensive field experience.
  • We offer US Department of Education Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships (FLAS) through the UW Middle East Center.
  • We offer outstanding, proficiency-based language instruction in modern Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, and Turkish.
  • We make it easy for students to simultaneously pursue degrees in other professional programs such as Public Affairs and Law.
  • We offer superb student career counseling and placement services, paired with faculty mentoring and guidance.
  • And, face it: Seattle is a cool place to be.

Programme Structure

Courses include:
  • Intro Judaism 
    • Islamic Civilzation
    • Intro to History

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 24 months
  • Credits
    36 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

English Language Requirements

You only need to take one of these language tests:

  • Minimum required score:

    92

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.

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  • Minimum required score:

    580

    The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks. Read more about TOEFL®PBT.

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  • Minimum required score:

    7

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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Academic Requirements

  • Previous academic performance (cumulative and business GPA)
  • Completion of all prerequisite courses
  • Personal statement
  • Results of the Writing Skills Assessment (WSA). Students who are required to show Proof of English Proficiency for general UW Tacoma admission are allowed to submit the TOEFL or IELTS in lieu of WSA scores.
  • Likelihood of success in the degree program
  • Demonstration of the relationship between academic opportunities and the candidate's professional career goals

Tuition Fee

  • International

    31680 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 31680 USD per year and a duration of 24 months.

  • National

    17772 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 17772 USD per year and a duration of 24 months.
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Living costs for Seattle

  • 1480 - 2580 USD/month
    Living Costs

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