Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
University of CambridgeCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the PhD Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at University of Cambridge. Based in Cambridge, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The PhD in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies is offered at the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies to those students who wish to study Chinese Studies, East Asian Studies, Hebrew Studies, Korean Studies, Japanese Studies, Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (Arabic or Persian), and Sanskrit and South Asian Studies. Our researchers are engaged in internationally recognised work in the history, literature, linguistics, social anthropology, sociology, politics and contemporary culture of the Middle East, North Africa, China, Japan and the two Koreas. In addition, the work of several staf... A minimum ielts score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 95% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7.5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£32,886
per year
Home Student Fee
£10,878
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Cambridge
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £30,000 | £34,000 |
| 3 years | £25,500 | £31,000 | £42,500 |
| 5 years | £32,000 | £42,500 | £64,000 |
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