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Master of Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Three-year full-time Doctor of Philosophy programme in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (IMES) offered by the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Design and undertake an original research project in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies. Critically evaluate specialist literature and research evidence. Apply appropriate research methods and ethics
and communicate findings through scholarly writing and presentations.

Career outcomes

Publishing
Culture
Heritage
and the arts
Communications
Marketing
Advertising
and public relations
Journalism
Broadcasting
and media
Leisure
Tourism
and travel
Business
Finance
Commerce
and tech
Politics
Policy work
Diplomacy
Civil service
and law
Education
Outreach
Advocacy
and training
Research
Development
Consultancy
and venture acceleration
Translating and interpreting
Including literary translation

Curriculum

Three-year full-time research programme. Assessment is by a written thesis examined in an oral viva. Delivered by the School of Literatures
Languages and Cultures (Central Area).

Entry requirements

Academic

MScR: A UK 2:1 honours degree
or its international equivalent
In a related subject.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree with excellent or very good classification in a relevant subject, Research proposal, Two references.

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results
Curriculum Vitae
Research Proposal.

How to apply

Check the programme's entry requirements and application deadlines on its degree finder page. Identify a supervisor and prepare a research proposal if the programme asks for one. Apply online through the Apply section of the programme page. The page states whether an application fee applies. Provide an academic CV
Proposal
Transcripts
Two references and English language evidence. Attend an interview if the programme requires one. Accept the offer when it arrives. Apply early if you need a visa
As the page advises.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£33,600 GBP
Application fee	£35 GBP
Deposit	£44,427 GBP

Program details

Campus	Central Area
Faculty or school	School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures
Department	General Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.