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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: T601
Middle Eastern Studies
University of ManchesterManchester, England
3 yearsDuration
£11,250Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Middle Eastern Studies at University of Manchester is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. The study of the Middle East has grown into a multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural academic area of specialisation, attracting strong interest for political, cultural and social reasons. Your studies will benefit from academic developments in fields such as Islamic studies, globalisation, cultural identity, diaspora and migration studies, gender studies, and post-colonial studies. Based on techniques in the analysis of evidence across several societies of the Middle East and North Africa region, they use original sources in English translation as well as secondary sources in English. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
History and Culture of the Middle East
Islamic Studies and Religious Traditions
Modern Arabic Language and Communication
Middle Eastern Literature in Translation
Politics and Societies of the Middle East
Gender and Identity in Middle Eastern Contexts
Cultural Nationalism and Post-Colonial Theory
Research Methods in Area Studies
UCAS Code:T601
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB ABB including one essay based or humanities subject. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. Typical Contextual Offer: BBC including one essay based or humanities subject. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. |
| International Baccalaureate | 34 points 34 points overall. 6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 76 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£11,250
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£33,750
Home Student Fee
£2,619
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 Manchester
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £27,500 | £31,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £26,000 | £30,500 |
| 5 years | £25,500 | £32,000 | £39,500 |
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
£26,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 14% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-04-07 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
65%Working
14%Studying
6%Work & Study
11%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-04-07 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
87%
Overall
Teaching on my course
94%Learning opportunities
88%Assessment and feedback
69%Academic support
100%Organisation and management
96%Learning resources
77%Student voice
87%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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