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PostgraduateMaster of Research

Middle East Studies

University of Exeter
Devon, England
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1 yearDuration
£6,250Per Year (Intl)
£12,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MRes Middle East Studies at University of Exeter is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Devon, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. - You’ll develop your research skills through in-depth study of the recent and social history of the Middle East - Receive core training in social scientific philosophy and methodology and learn how to apply this to the study of the contemporary Middle East - You’ll examine how the region has changed and developed over the last 150 years - Join an active and collaborative research culture that draws together doctoral researchers, staff and students to produce cutting-edge knowledge about the Arab and Islamic worlds - Learn discipline specific methodology and analytical techniques th... International tuition fees are £6,250 per year, home/UK fees are £12,500 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 95% continuation rate, and 95% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Design and Methodology in Middle East Studies
Contemporary History of the Middle East
Social Scientific Philosophy and Epistemology
Politics and Society in the Arab World
Islamic Intellectual Traditions and Modernity
Methods of Qualitative and Archival Research
Regional Development and Geopolitical Change
Dissertation Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic66.56.56.56.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£6,250

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£6,250

Home Student Fee

£12,500

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

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

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