Program Overview
The Middle East Studies at University of Southern Denmark 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 East Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Denmark 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 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 6,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Odense, Denmark
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Middle East 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
- Introduction to History and Society in the Middle East
- Economics and Natural Resources in the Middle East
- Mediterranean Perspectives
- Culture and Religion in the Middle East
- Politics and International Politics in the Middle East
- Elective Course
- History of research on the Middle East
- Work Placement/placement abroad
- Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To apply for the Master\'s programme in Middle , you need a relevant Bachelor\'s degree. You can apply if you hold one of the following degrees:
- History
- English
- Religion
- French
- Journalism
- Ethnography
- Anthropology
- Geography
- Negot
- Philosophy and
- Political Science
You can also apply if you hold a similar degree including a minimum of 60 ECTS within the following subject areas:
- History and social relations (subjects and topics such as social relations (including comparative social description), historical analysis, international politics and international economics as well as political science and political structures)).
- Culture (subjects and topics such as cultural history, intercultural relations, cultural analysis alongside media and literature).
You must have passed at least 10 ECTS within each of the areas. The Bachelor\'s thesis can also count if the thesis is related to one of the areas.
If your degree does not fulfill the entry requirements, the study board will decide whether you can follow one or more supplementary courses.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 6,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 6,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Southern Denmark 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 Southern Denmark
University of Southern Denmark
Odense, Denmark
University of Southern Denmark is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months