Overview

The Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Muslim-Jewish Relations) course from the University of Cambridge graduates will be well placed to pursue further research in a PhD programme, in NGOs, charities, government, education, or in any other field where cultural understanding, linguistic skills, and high-level critical thinking, analysis, and communication skills are needed.

Key facts:

The Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Muslim-Jewish Relations) offered by the University of Cambridge will equip its graduates with the skills and knowledge to research aspects of Muslim-Jewish relations independently and effectively, including further development of their skills in reading source materials in Arabic, Hebrew or Persian.

Graduates will also be able to show a sophisticated understanding of the wider field of Middle Eastern Studies and the ability to communicate their knowledge and their research findings effectively.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Students of the Muslim-Jewish Relations pathway study three taught modules and write a research dissertation of not more than 15,000-words. A core taught module provides a full overview of the wider field of Middle Eastern Studies and on-going training and support in preparation for the dissertation. The two optional modules provide specialist training in specific aspects of the subject.

Students are also encouraged to engage in various training courses and reading groups in the department of Middle Eastern Studies, as well as the department’s fortnightly research seminars, and the research seminars of the Centre for Islamic Studies, the Woolf Institute, and the many other research events taking place across the wider university.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 11 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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110

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7.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Islamic Studies Asian studies Middle Eastern studies View 66 other Masters in Asian studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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110

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7.5

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General requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK High II.i Honours Degree

Two academic references

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CV/resume

Evidence of competence in English

Statement of interest

Research proposal

Sample of work

Tuition Fees

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37856 GBP / year

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16109 GBP / year

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846 - 1465 GBP / month

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