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BA Middle Eastern Studies (75% weighting) at Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University, Germany

Programme overview

Students of Middle Eastern Studies adopt a non-denominational historical perspective in the study of the history, society, literature and religion of societies shaped by Islam in the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeastern Europe.

Faculty: Faculty of Philosophy  |  Department: Department of Languages and Cultures of the Near East  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester only  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

Students have the opportunity to select any of the three oriental languages offered as their A-language. These languages are Arabic, Turkish and Persian.

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Entry requirements

Admission route: Subjects with no admission restrictions. Language of instruction: German.

Intake: Winter semester only

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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