Overview

The Asian and Middle Eastern Studies by Research (Middle Eastern Studies) course from the University of Cambridge graduates will be very well placed to study for a PhD, and will also be in a position to use their skills and knowledge in other professions and activities where advanced research skills and independent critical thinking, analysis and communication skills are needed.

Key facts:

The Middle Eastern Studies research pathway at the University of Cambridge develops its postgraduates' ability to develop a research project, to research independently using sources in a Middle Eastern language or languages and the related secondary literature, and to communicate those findings effectively.
Asian and Middle Eastern Studies by Research (Middle Eastern Studies) Postgraduates also develop their ability to read, interpret and translate primary sources, acquire a good knowledge of current scholarship on modern and/or pre-modern Middle Eastern culture(s), and acquire an in-depth knowledge of the secondary literature relevant to the subject of their thesis.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Students are expected to work closely with their supervisor throughout the year on a thesis of not more than 25,000 words which is submitted in August.
During the year, MPhil students are also encouraged to attend Masters-level taught papers, including Theory and Method in Middle Eastern Studies, as well as fourth-year undergraduate lectures and language courses where relevant. They are also encouraged to participate fully in the wider academic life of the department and the university -- various training courses, reading groups and seminars, including the department's fortnightly research seminar and the seminars of the Centre for Islamic Studies.

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK High II.i Honours Degree.
If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
High II.i or a first at BA level from a UK university or equivalent. Good working knowledge of the Middle Eastern language or languages relevant to the research work for the thesis.
The primary aim of the course is to prepare graduate students for independent academic research.

Tuition Fees

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37856 GBP / year

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16109 GBP / year

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Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 GBP / month

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