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Overview
Under the guidance of experts within the Faculty of Arts, you will trained on your abilities in one or more modern languages of the area and to write a thesis and report on a topic of your choosing involving the Middle East, from the politics that shape this turbulent territory, to the people that make it what it is.
You are encouraged to combine any disciplines that might inform your work and to explore any select timeline in one of the most abundant regions in the world within this Oriental Studies (Near Eastern Studies) course at the University of Malta .
Learning outcomes
- Outline the key traits that have shaped the Middle East over centuries and explain their significance to contemporary developments
- Learn how to make use of archival resources and to write academically about the field
- Learn about the many dimensions and cultural deviations of the Near East and understand their importance when devising national and regional strategies
- Discern the benefits of an interdisciplinary approach to gain a holistic perspective of socio-politico-cultural issues in contemporary society
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Courses include:
- Dissertation
- Methods of Research
- Directed Study in Near Eastern Studies
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Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 95
Credits
90 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Languages Literature View 7 other Masters in Languages in MaltaExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 95
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Other requirements
General requirements
The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of one of the following qualifications:
- the degree of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) with Second Class or better in the same or in a closely related area of study as the area of study applied for,
- provided that the Board may consider applicants in possession of the Degree with Third Class Honours only if it is satisfied that such applicants are in possession of other qualifications, including relevant experience, obtained following the first cycle degree or
- the degree of Bachelor of Arts in the same or in a closely related area of study as that applied for, with an average mark of not less than 55% in that area or
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International
7200 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10800 EUR for the full programme during 18 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR for the full programme during 18 months.
Local/EU/EEA Applicants:
- Annual Enrolment Fee: Eur 400
- Yr 1: Eur 10,800 / Yr 2: NIL
Living costs for Msida
690 - 1170 EUR /month
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