Program Overview
The Modern Middle Eastern Studies at University of Oxford is a MPhil programme in Humanities over 21 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 Modern 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: 21 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 22,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 15,321 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Modern 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
- ["In the first two terms, you will receive intensive language training to cover the fundamentals of grammar in your chosen Middle Eastern language. This training takes place in classes or language laboratories. You are expected to attend the weekly MPhil seminar, \'The Modern Middle East\', held in the first (Michaelmas) term, the seminar is an interactive forum in which you are asked to present arguments and to respond to each other\\x92s work.\\xa0In addition to this seminar, you will be encouraged to attend lectures and seminars offered by the teaching staff during the first term.", \'In the second (Hilary) term, in consultation with your supervisor, you will arrange a series of tutorials for one of three options to be offered for the Final Examination. Tutorials typically involve eight weekly meetings and between four and six essays, arranged between you and your tutor. Most options have an associated lecture series which you are expected to attend.\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants are normally expected to be predicted or have achieved a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours (or equivalent international qualifications), as a minimum, in\xc2\xa0any social science or humanities subject.
- For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.5\xc2\xa0out of 4.0.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 22,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 15,321 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 22,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 15,321 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Oxford 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.
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 21 months
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