Overview

In preparing graduates for fruitful careers in government, journalism, nongovernmental organizations, military, international business or advanced academic study, the Middle Eastern and North African Studies programme at The University of Arizona offers a well-rounded education.

Key Features

You will explore all aspects of the Middle East region, from studying gender and society to learning history, religion and politics - even the region's arts, culture and literature. Additionally, the programme offers a full range of language courses in Arabic, Persian, Turkish and Hebrew.

Career Pathways

The graduates go on to positions in government, NGOs, academia, journalism, military, business and teaching.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Egyptology

Art and Architecture of the Islamic World

Islamic Movements in the Contemporary Muslim World

North African Societies: History, Culture & Politics

Historiography: The Annals of the Arabic Israeli Conflict

Human Rights in the Middle East and North Africa

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-16 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tucson, United States

Disciplines

African studies Middle Eastern studies View 38 other Masters in African studies in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a BA or MA with a 3.0 GPA (cumulative GPA or last 60 semester units if your undergraduate GPA is lower than 3.0 cumulative; graduate GPA will be taken cumulative only)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

23400 USD / year

≈ 23400 USD / year
Out-of-State

23400 USD / year

≈ 23400 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12700 USD / year

≈ 12700 USD / year

Living costs

Tucson

United States

830 - 1140 USD / month

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

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