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MA Middle Eastern Studies - History, Languages and Cultures of the Middle East (Geschichte, Sprachen und Kulturen des Vorderen Orients) at Universität Hamburg

Universität Hamburg, Germany

Programme overview

Research-oriented master's in Middle Eastern studies with application and career relevance, with profiles in Iranian studies, Islamic studies or Turkology and joint cross-sectional modules. Admission is not restricted.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester  |  Location: Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

What you will study

Subject modules by chosen profile (for example Language and Cultural History; History and the Present for Iranian studies) plus cross-sectional modules.

Career pathways

Qualifies for work in science and research institutions, media companies and other fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is not restricted; programme-specific requirements are in the individual programme information. Application period: 01.05. to 15.06. und 01.12. to 15.01..

Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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