Overview
The Middle Eastern Studies MA programme at Leiden University can help turn you into an authority on what has been for many years - and will continue to be for the foreseeable future - a region of constant political, ethnic and religious upheaval.
Learning from renowned, internationally respected academics, you will delve into a wide range of relevant and contemporary topics. These can include the history, cultures and languages of Turkey, Persia and Israel, about Islam and all things Arabic, as well as international relations and the political economy of the Middle East.
Leiden University has one of the largest Middle Eastern Studies research and teaching faculties in Europe. The work of our teaching faculty and researchers is widely respected all over the world. Thanks to our partnership network we can offer you the opportunity to study at a university in the Middle East and immerse yourself in your chosen language and culture.Some of the many good reasons to choose this programme
- This is a highly flexible programme that allows you to focus on your own specific area of interest.
- Leiden University has one of the largest Middle Eastern Studies research and teaching faculties in Europe.
- The work of our teaching faculty and researchers is widely respected all over the world.
- Thanks to our partnership network we can offer you the opportunity to study at a university in the Middle East and immerse yourself in your chosen language and culture.
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Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Constructing Digital Language Toolkits
- From Inkwell to Internet: Text and Transmission in the Muslim World
- International Relations of the Middle East and Asia (IRMEA)
- Literature and Politics in the Persian-speaking World
- Material Culture, Memory and Commemoration along the Silk Roads in Central Asia
- Modern Muslim Qur'an Interpretation
- Narratives That Matter: Literature, Film and Television Drama in the Middle East
- Oil, Waste and Water: Environmental Issues in the Middle East and North Africa
- Pilgrimage and Holy Places
- Religion Law and Society: the Case of Sharia in the West
- The Middle East in the International Political Economy
- Themes in Arabic Literature: Bandits and Outlaws
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Leiden, Netherlands
Disciplines
Islamic Studies View 5 other Masters in Islamic Studies in NetherlandsWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
The following diploma requirements apply for this programme:
- A bachelor’s degree from a Dutch research university (in the specialisation):
- Middle Eastern Studies;
- A bachelor’s degree in the field of the specialisation of the relevant programme(s) BA Arabic Language and Culture, BA Hebrew Language and Culture, BA Religious Studies with a specialisation Islam Studies provided the student has at least 30 EC of courses on the cultures, histories, literatures, politics, and religions of the Middle East;
- Completed the pre-Master's / bridging programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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EU/EEA
2601 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2601 EUR per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Leiden
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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