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Middle Eastern Studies – (M.A.)
Leiden University
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 February: December (non-EEA: October). Start in 1 September: June (non-EEA: April). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,771 ≈ € 15,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Leiden / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | March, September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Leiden University
The MA Middle Eastern Studies covers virtually the entire Middle East, both in time and in geography. This is unique for the Netherlands, and rare to be found elsewhere.
If you are interested in Middle Eastern languages, literature, religion and history, you will discover that developments in modern times take a central place in the study of these disciplines. On the other hand, it is equally possible for you to explore the classical heritage of Islam for which Leiden is internationally renowned. The staff's extensive international network will give you opportunities for research abroad at various institutions and universities in the Middle East itself, making the programme even more unique in the Netherlands. The MA in Middle Eastern Studies exposes you to research covering the history, literature, languages and politics of the Arab, Persian and Turkish world, with special attention for the field of Islamic law, anthropology, philology and the modern Middle East.
Contents
Types of teaching (in year 1):
- theory: 0%
- practice: 0%
- self study: 0%
Programme internationalization:
This programme has a workload of 60 ECTS.
Specialities:
Arabic Studies:
This specialisation explores the language, literature, history and cultures of the Arab world. You will investigate the range and richness of its influence on societies across the globe.
Islamic Studies:
The one-year specialisation in Islamic Studies provides you with an introduction to the various theoretical and methodological approaches to historical and current forms of Islam.
Modern Middle East Studies:
This specialisation focuses on the Middle East and North African from the nineteenth century to the present, taking into account the historical and global context of this strategic and important area.
Persian Studies:
In this specialisation you will approach Persian culture explicitly as a supra-national rather than a national phenomenon.
Turkish Studies:
Run in co-operation with several universities in Turkey, this specialisation will allow you to spend time studying in both the Netherlands and Turkey by studying one semester at Leiden University and
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Knowledge minimum: See website www.mastersinleiden.nl
Previous education: BA degree in a relevant subject (see website www.mastersinleiden.nl for details)
Additional language requirements:
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL paper based: 570
- TOEFL computer based: 230
- TOEFL internet based: 88
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 570 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 230 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 88 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
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