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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: T604

Middle East Studies

University of Exeter
Devon, England
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3 yearsDuration
£24,950Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Middle East Studies at University of Exeter is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Devon, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. - You’ll gain a thorough knowledge of the dynamics of the contemporary Middle East including Middle Eastern ethnography, economy and economic development, gender and identity, politics, culture and arts, and religion and society - No language study or previous knowledge of Arabic required although you are free to study Persian or Arabic if you wish - Our flexible module choices allow you to tailor your programme to your interests as you progress through your degree - Our academics have expertise across the social sciences and modern history, providing a balanced, multidisciplinary stu... International tuition fees are £24,950 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 76% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 95% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Contemporary Middle Eastern Politics
Middle Eastern History and Society
Religion and Culture in the Middle East
Gender and Identity in the Middle East
Middle Eastern Economics and Development
Ethnography and Social Anthropology of the Middle East
Middle Eastern Arts and Cultural Expression
Research Methods in Middle East Studies
UCAS Code:T604
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB - BBB

Excluding General Studies.

International Baccalaureate

32 - 30 points

Applicant will be considered with IB 32-IB 30 or 655-555 in three Higher Level subjects.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,950

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£74,850

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Exeter

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£32,000£35,000
3 years£24,000£28,500£35,500
5 years£29,000£36,500£48,000

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 30% above UK average salary
This course
£36,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
20%Studying
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
100%
Learning opportunities
99%
Assessment and feedback
90%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
81%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
77%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Exeter

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