BA (Hons) Middle East Studies
Course Overview
This degree program provides a comprehensive social science foundation for understanding the complex dynamics of the modern Middle East, with no language prerequisites. Students can tailor their studies by exploring diverse topics from politics and religion to gender and economics, with the unique option to study Arabic or Persian. The curriculum is designed to develop deep regional expertise through a blend of compulsory and elective modules.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain a high-level, social scientific understanding of the Middle East region
- Optional study of Arabic or Persian languages, with placement available for all skill levels
- Explore critical themes including politics, religion, economy, and gender identity
- Choose from a diverse range of specialized elective modules to tailor your degree
- Examine the Middle East through the lenses of ethnography, culture, and society
Course Overview
This degree program provides a comprehensive social science foundation for understanding the complex dynamics of the modern Middle East, with no language prerequisites. Students can tailor their studies by exploring diverse topics from politics and religion to gender and economics, with the unique option to study Arabic or Persian. The curriculum is designed to develop deep regional expertise through a blend of compulsory and elective modules.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain a high-level, social scientific understanding of the Middle East region
- Optional study of Arabic or Persian languages, with placement available for all skill levels
- Explore critical themes including politics, religion, economy, and gender identity
- Choose from a diverse range of specialized elective modules to tailor your degree
- Examine the Middle East through the lenses of ethnography, culture, and society
