Program Overview
The Israeli Studies at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Israeli Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Israel and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 4,785 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,828 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Beersheba, Israel
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Israeli Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'David Ben Gurion.pdfDavid Ben Gurion - 1935-1965 \\x96 30 Years of strategic decisions\', \'From the Oslo Accords (1993) To the Gaza War (2014)\', \'Gender Perspective of Israeli Labor Market\', \'Israeli Citizenship Laws\', \'Israel in the Jewish World\', "Israeli History \'From Below\'", \'Israel Studies: An Interdisciplinary Perspective\', \'Jews in Islamic Countries: Between Arab Nationalism, Colonialism and Zionism\', \'Jews-Judaism-Jewish-Nationality\', \'Mizrahi Music, Piyyut and Israeli Identity\', \'Poetics and Politics of History and Anthropology\', \'The Israeli Mosaic\', \'The State of Israel: the formulation of civilian-military relations 1956-1982\', \'The struggle for Israeli Identity\', \'West Bank Settlers.pdfWest Bank Settlers\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- Students should hold a B.A. degree with a grade average equivalent to 80 and above in the humanities or social sciences from an accredited university.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 4,785 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,828 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 4,785 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,828 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Ben-Gurion University of the Negev directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Be'er Sheva, Israel
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months