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Gulf Studies – (M.A.)
The University of Exeter
School of Humanities and Social Sciences| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,255 - ≈ € 13,937 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Exeter / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of The University of Exeter
Location
Streatham Campus, Exeter
The world's only degree programme with the title MA Gulf Studies focuses on the Gulf region encompassing the Arabian Peninsula, Iraq and Iran. It provides an in-depth knowledge of the contemporary Arab States of the Gulf and of their modern history, societies, economic structures, natural environment and resources. It will appeal to anyone who is interested in the political, economic and social history of the Gulf States. You will benefit from the unique facilities of the Institute’s internationally renowned Arab World Documentation Unit.
The MA in Gulf Studies will appeal to graduates with little or no background in Gulf Studies as well as those who would like to deepen their knowledge. Programmes within the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies are based on the latest cutting-edge research and as a result progress quickly, closing the gap between the two groups of graduates
Although you do not require extensive background knowledge of Gulf Studies, prior experience of the region itself is desirable.
Contents
Programme structure
Please note that availability of all modules is subject to timetabling constraints and that not all modules are available every year.
For a full list and details of the individual modules, please see the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies pages on the College of Social Sciences and International Studies website.
Total credits required: 180
Compulsory modules
* The Making of the Modern Gulf (30)
* The Political Economy of the Gulf (15)
* Research Sources and Methods in Islamic, Middle East and Gulf Studies (15)
* MA Dissertation (60)
Option modules
Two from:
* Studying the Contemporary Middle East (15)
* Islamic Culture and Civilization (15)
* Approaches to Middle East and Islamic Studies: states, societies and identities (15)
A further 30 credits to be chosen from modules offered within the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies and the College of Social Sciences and International Studies. These include language modules, subject to the prior approval of the Programme Director.
Assessment
Teaching is structured around seminars involving lectures, class discussion, group work and presentations. Following successful completion of the taught modules, you will write and submit a 15,000 word dissertation.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Candidates must satisfy the general admission requirements of the University and of the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies. University requirements are found in the University of Exeter Graduate Prospectus.
The entrance requirements for the MA in Gulf Studies are as follows:
* A good Honours degree or equivalent in the Social Sciences or Humanities.
* Overseas students must show proficiency in the English language in accordance with English language requirements set by the University (based on IELTS 6.5).
* Mature applicants are encouraged to apply. The University and the Institute have a strong commitment to the widening participation remit and encourage applications from all sections of society, particularly from ethnic and religious minorities.
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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