Program Overview
The Middle Eastern Studies at King's College London is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 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 Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 19,650 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Middle Eastern 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
- The Politics of the Contemporary Middle East
- Dissertation
- Culture and Society in the Middle East & North Africa
- People, Protest and Mobilisation: Exploring Social Movement Theory
- Displacement in the Contemporary Middle East
- Divided Cities, Contested States: Urban Violence And Transformation In The Middle East
- Islamist Movements: Jihad, Revolution and Consensus
- The US & The Middle East: Intervention And Mediation Since 1945.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in an appropriate subject, such as in history, politics, international relations or languages.
Application procedure
Interviews are not compulsory, though potential applicants are encouraged to make contact with a member of the programme\'s staff before submitting an application, see contact details. Your application will be assessed by the programme\'s admissions committee. We aim to process all complete applications within four to six weeks of receiving all the required documents, though during February and March, applications may take longer due to the volume we receive at this time.
Personal statement and supporting information
Please provide a personal statement with your application, and state potential dissertation, if known, within this.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 19,650 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 19,650 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact King's College London 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 King's College London
King's College London
London, England
King's College London is a public research university in London, England. King's was established by royal charter in 1829 under the patronage of King George IV and the Duke of Wellington. In 1836,...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-18
- Language English
- Duration 12 months