Overview

About the program

The MA in Middle East Studies from University of Southern Denmark has its starting point in the historical and political perspective and has an interdisciplinary approach throughout the entire education.

During the third semester, you will be able to choose between studying abroad in the Middle East, taking elective courses here at SDU or an internship at an organization or company in the Middle East or somewhere that has connections to the Middle East. This is a very good opportunity where you can test your professional skill set and the type of company or organization you would like to work in when you graduate. This will furthermore be a great opportunity for you to influence your existing skill set with new practical experiences that you learn either at a new university, company, or organization.

When studying a master in Middle East Studies you will obtain a broad and solid knowledge of the modern Middle East in relation to modern history, culture, and social conditions. You will be able to develop and respond to academic issues in relation to the Middle East in an independent and scientific manner. Throughout a theoretical and methodological basis in modern history and in social and cultural analysis you will achieve a deep theoretical and practical understanding of the region, that will qualify you to work in both the private and the public sector related to the Middle East.

Programme Structure

Courses

Culture and Religion in the Middle East
Politics and International Politics in the Middle East
Mediterranean Perspectives
Economics and Natural Resources in the Middle East
History and Society in the Middle East

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Ethnic Studies View 19 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in Denmark

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

Student insurance

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply for the Master's programme in Middle East Studies, you need a relevant Bachelor's degree. You can apply if you hold one of the following degrees:

History
English
Religion
French
Journalism
Photojournalism
Ethnography
Anthropology
Geography
Negot
Philosophy and
Political Science

You can also apply if you hold a similar degree including a minimum of 60 ECTS within the following subject areas:

History and social relations
Subjects and topics such as social relations (including comparative social description), historical analysis, international politics and international economics, and political science and political structures.

Culture
- subjects and topics such as cultural history, intercultural relations, cultural analysis alongside media and literature.

You must have passed at least 10 ECTS within each of the areas. The Bachelor's thesis can also count if the thesis is related to one of the areas.

Tuition Fee

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International

6200 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3100 EUR per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 24 months.

University of Southern Denmark does not charge tuition fees from full degree students from the Nordic countries or from the EU/EEA countries and Switzerland.

Living costs for Sønderborg

5500 - 8500 DKK /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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