History of Art and Architecture of the Islamic Middle East

Course Overview

The MA History of Art and Architecture of the Islamic Middle East at SOAS University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Camden, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This programme covers an area stretching from Islamic Spain through the Arab countries, Turkey, Iran, and Central Asia in diverse historical periods; it offers courses dealing with particular regions or categories of art such as Fatimid art and architecture, Arab, Persian, and Turkish painting, Mamluk architecture, and applied arts and architecture of Ottoman Egypt and Syria; various archaeological issues of the Islamic Middle East are also covered; the programme also engages with trans-regional topics that extend beyond the Middle East, such as the illumination of the Qur'an, and cultural ... International tuition fees are £12,965 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, and a 96% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

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