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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Arabic and Islamic Studies

University of Exeter
Devon, England
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4 yearsDuration
£23,500Per Year (Intl)
£5,022Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Exeter, the PhD Arabic and Islamic Studies provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in computing and information technology. Based in Devon, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. The Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies is an Area Studies department grounded in multidisciplinary approaches to research and training. Within a purpose-built space, it brings together anthropologists, archaeologists, literary scholars, linguists, political scientists, historians, sociologists and scholars of religion. Researchers collaborate within the Institute, as well as within disciplinary networks at Exeter, alongside their contributions at national and international levels. International tuition fees are £23,500 per year, home/UK fees are £5,022 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £32,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Islamic Legal Theory and Methodology
Archival Research Methods in Middle Eastern Studies
Contemporary Arab Political Economy and Governance
Islamic Intellectual History and Textual Analysis
Ethnographic Research Design and Practice
Specialised Regional Studies Seminar
Critical Historiography and Source Criticism
Doctoral Research Project and Thesis
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5
PTE Academic70

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£94,000

Home Student Fee

£5,022

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Studying
10%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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