Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the MSc Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies at The University of Edinburgh. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. On our MSc in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, you will gain an advanced, interdisciplinary understanding of the history, modern politics, society and culture of the Islamic Middle East, and explore the paradigms behind the various disciplines within this field. The programme combines: - a course in critical readings - training in research skills and methods - option courses spanning a wide range of specialisms - optional language learning You will be supported to closely and critically evaluate primary and secondary sources on a range of relevant subjects. You will learn and b... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 89% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

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