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Bachelor of Middle East Studies
- Salt Lake City, United States
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Certificate of Achievement in Middle East Studies at Santa Barbara City College, a short career-focused course of study.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain key concepts in Middle East Studies. Apply knowledge in areas including certificate of Achievement requiring 21-22 semester units of major coursework
- . Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.
Career outcomes
- Foreign service
- government
- international business
- international development
- international law
- global health
- banking and finance
- education
- consulting
Curriculum
- Certificate of Achievement requiring 21-22 semester units of major coursework
- including Survey Of Islamic Art And Architecture
- Geography of The Middle East/North Africa and Southwest Asia
- History of the Modern Middle East and Middle East Government And Politics. Courses must be passed with a C or better
- and at least 20% of the major units are taken at SBCC.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school (grades 9-12) transcripts
- No prior college study (otherwise transfer)
- SAT/ACT optional (required only for home-schooled
- GED/HiSET or non-accredited US high school applicants)
- Proof of funds for the I-20
Accepted academic background
Secondary school (grades 9-12) transcripts, No prior college study (otherwise transfer), SAT/ACT optional (required only for home-schooled, GED/HiSET or non-accredited US high school applicants), Proof of funds for the I-20
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 110
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Applicable Standardized Test Results
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $33,232 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $65 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Humanities |
| Department | Middle East Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | International students studying on a visa are not eligible for the general University of Utah merit-scholarship grid, but may apply for certain college, departmental, international or emergency scholarships where eligible. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $33,232 USD per year. The application fee is $65 USD. The estimated living cost is $11,600 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110, IELTS 6.5.

