Programme overview
This programme involves in-depth study of the politics and society of the Middle East, exploring how the region has changed between the 19th century and the present. As a student of this programme you will develop skills in political and historical analysis as well as building on your understanding of the political dynamics of Middle Eastern countries within local and international contexts.
As you develop sensitivity to different aspects of Arab and Islamic culture, and become increasingly aware of the relevance of cultural issues to questions of policy, you will also engage in advanced study of the Middle East's socio-economic problems.
We are now taking applications for this programme.
Exeter seemed a logical choice after reading about the diversity the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies offers. There are a number of professors and lecturers from different cultural backgrounds as well as disciplines. With the variety of choices it seemed a best fit scenario. As well the resources of the Old Library and the Arab World Documentation Unit are incredible making it much easier to do research. Read more.
Sean Swanick
MA Middle East Studies
