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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: TLQ2

Middle Eastern Studies and Politics

University of Leeds
Leeds, England
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3 yearsDuration
£27,300Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Home Fee
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) Middle Eastern Studies and Politics at University of Leeds. Based in Leeds, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. In this degree, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of two subject areas: the history, politics, religion and culture of the Middle East, and the study of politics more broadly. This allows you to analyse the complex political circumstances that shape our world today. You’ll build your knowledge of key themes in Middle Eastern studies, from the early history of the Arabs and Islam to the complex international relations of today. International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £26,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Middle Eastern History and Society
Islamic Civilisation and Culture
Politics and Political Theory
International Relations
Middle Eastern Politics and Governance
Comparative Political Systems
Arabic Language and Communication
Middle East in Global Context
UCAS Code:TLQ2
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

International Baccalaureate

35 points

35 points overall including 16 at Higher Level.

UCAS Points128

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,300

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£81,900

Home Student Fee

£26,500

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

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Leeds

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£23,000£28,500£35,000
5 years£29,000£37,000£49,000

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▲ 32% above UK average salary
This course
£37,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 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: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
67%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
85%
Learning opportunities
76%
Assessment and feedback
71%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
69%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
92%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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Sanctuary Scholarship

University of Leeds · Undergraduate

£10,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About University of Leeds

University of Leeds offers Middle Eastern Studies and Politics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#77QS World
#13UK Ranking
34,580+Students
276+Courses
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