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Overview
Key facts
For students contemplating careers in government, business, or journalism, where a Ph.D. is not a requirement, the Program in Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University offers a two-year degree curriculum leading to the M.A. as a final degree.
This special program is governed by an Interdepartmental Committee, and enables a limited number of students to take a multidisciplinary course of study under the guidance of the director of the program leading to the degree of Master of Arts in Near Eastern studies.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Professional Study of the Near East
- Islamic Scholarly Tradition
- Syriac
- Problems in Early Modern and Modern North African History
- Readings in Classical Arabic Literature
- Studies in Persian Literature 900 - 1200 A.D.
- Studies in Islamic Religion and Thought
- Studies in Modern Arab History: Readings in Islamic Revivalism, Islamist Politics and Law
- Topics in Middle East History: Modern Syria
- Studies in the History of Islam: Legal Categories and Social Realities
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 8
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Literature View 700 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 8
Other requirements
General requirements
- To be eligible for admission to the Graduate School applicants must, before they are enrolled, hold a bachelor’s degree or its foreign equivalent from an accredited college or university.
- Finalize resume/curriculum vitae.
- Gather email addresses and full names of three recommenders prior to submitting the application online. Letters of recommendation will be submitted using our electronic recommendation service.
- Arrange to have prerequisite test scores sent to Princeton.
- Be sure the statement of academic purpose outlines goals for graduate study.
Tuition Fee
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International
53890 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 53890 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
53890 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 53890 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Princeton
2022 - 4977 USD /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.
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