Program Overview
The Middle Eastern and North African Studies at University of Arizona 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 Middle Eastern and North African Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States 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
- Tuition: USD 1,539 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 766 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Tucson, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Middle Eastern and North African 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
- [\'Middle Eastern Literatures (Arabic, Persian, Turkish)\', \'Islamic Studies\', \'Gender and Society in the Middle East\', \'Linguistics of Middle Eastern Languages\', \'History of the Middle East\', \'Middle East Conflict Studies\', \'Topics in Middle Eastern Studies. This option allows students to create a self-designed concentration with the approval of the Director of Graduate Studies.\', "Students consult with the Director of Graduate Studies each semester to select their courses and they are required to complete 3 courses in their concentration prior to graduation.MA students enroll for either (1) the thesis track, requiring three years of a Middle Eastern language and a thesis; or (2) the pre-professional track or \'general track\', requiring two years of a Middle Eastern language and a final departmental paper"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- 3 Letters of recommendation from academic references preferable. Note: recommenders will be required to upload their letters through the graduate college website. Instructions on how this works are provided within the online application process- we do not have a recommendation form.
- Statement of purpose
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- Writing Sample (term paper, chapter of thesis, etc.)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,539 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 766 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,539 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 766 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Arizona 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 University of Arizona
University of Arizona
Tucson, United States
public university in Tucson, Arizona, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
