Overview

Within this Middle East Studies MRes programme from The University of Exeter you'll:

Receive core training in social scientific philosophy and methodology and learn how to apply this to the study of the contemporary Middle East
You’ll examine how the region has changed and developed over the last 150 years
Join an active and collaborative research culture that draws together doctoral researchers, staff and students to produce cutting-edge knowledge about the Arab and Islamic worlds
Learn discipline specific methodology and analytical techniques that lay the basis for you to progress to doctoral study

Career opportunities:

Graduates from this Middle East Studies programme at The University of Exeter may find professional employment in a wide range of sectors both in the UK and internationally. A comprehensive background in Islamic Studies is relevant to careers in:

Academia and education
International agencies such as the United Nations or the European Union
International development
Print and broadcast media
Politics
Private sector companies with interests in Islamic countries

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philosophy of the Social Sciences

Qualitative Methods in Social Research

State and Society in the Middle East

Applied Quantitative Data Analysis

Gender and Identity in the Middle East: Constructing Selves in Social and Political Contexts

International Relations of the Middle East

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-17 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Exeter, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in the Social Sciences or Humanities or with an MA with merit in a related social science or humanities subject.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25300 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

12500 GBP / year

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Additional Details

UK fees per year:

£6,250 part-time

International fees per year:

£12,650 part-time

Living costs

Exeter

United Kingdom

649 - 1087 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Within this Middle East Studies MRes programme from The University of Exeter you'll:

Career opportunities:

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Exeter

Funding

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