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Contemporary Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, M.A.

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Contemprary Asian and Middle Eastern Studies is a 2-year master's programme providing a comprehensive curriculum in Asian and Middle Eastern economies, politics, languages and societies.

About

Asia and the Middle East are two of the most fascinating and rapidly developing regions of the World, creating challenges and offering opportunities for the 21st century. By 2050, close to 60% of world’s consumers will live in the region, China will be an indisputable superpower, Hindi, Bengali and Urdu will dominate much of the world business, Islam will change and diversify due to its contact with modernity, and migration will continue to put pressure on the Middle East.

The master's programme in Contemporary Asian and Middle Eastern Studies provides a comprehensive curriculum in Asian and Middle Eastern economies, politics, languages and societies, a flexible and personalised study plan, and a multinational study environment. The programme creates tailor-made study packages at our partner universities across Asia and the Middle East, and values the need to fine-tune your practical skills through internships.

Programme Structure

Curriculum (120 ECTS)

  • Mandatory module (39 ECTS)
  • Elective course module (24 ECTS) (may partly by conducted at a foreign university in Asia or Middle East)
  • Language courses (12 ECTS) 
  • Optional courses (6 ECTS)  
  • MA module (39 ECTS) (choose between MA dissertation or a MA project)  

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
  • 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:

    75

    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:

    5.5

    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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  • Minimum required score:

    59

    PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. Delivered and marked by computer, it reports on a scale between 10 and 90.

Academic Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification

Tuition Fee

  • International

    3400 EUR/year
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  • National

    3400 EUR/year
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Living costs for Tartu

  • 300 - 600 EUR/month
    Living Costs

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