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Modern East Mediterranean History
University of Birmingham
Institute of Archaeology and Antiquity
| Location: | Birmingham / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Birmingham
This degree offers the chance to explore key aspects of East Mediterranean history in the 19th and 20th centuries, with a focus on the study of primary evidence. Special emphasis is put on the causes and consequences of Great Power intervention in the region. Taught elements provide the context and skills needed to conduct independent research into a region which includes the Balkans and the Middle East.
The primary component of this course is the 20,000-word research dissertation, allowing you to develop a significant independent research project. You should discuss your proposed dissertation with a potential supervisor in advance of applying explore the full range of academic research interests of individual staff.
As part of this programme you will also take selected taught modules and a language module, where required.
Key facts
Type of Course: Combined research and taught
Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Start date: September 2012
Contents
Core Module
Methodologies in Modern East Mediterranean History (20 credits)
Optional Modules
* Aspects of Great Power Rivalry in the East Mediterranean 1850-2000 (40 credits)
* Britain, Greece and the East Mediterranean 1821-2000 (20 credits)
* Diplomatic Crises of the Twentieth Century (10 credits)
* Great Power Diplomacy in the East Mediterranean 1798 - 1991 (10 credits)
* Nationalism (20 credits)
* Greek Politics and Culture Since the Civil War (20 credits)
* A language module (20 credits)
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
* IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.
* TOEFL 580 Paper- based test / 237 Computer-based test.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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