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MA (Hons) Arabic and Social Anthropology at University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Arabic and Social Anthropology is a four-year full-time MA (Hons) taught in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Edinburgh, based in the Central Area. Study abroad is a mandatory part of the programme.

Faculty: College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

Undergraduate entry (standard requirements, as published): SQA Highers: Typical offer: ABBB by end of S5 or AABB/ABBBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. no specific Higher subjects required. National 5s required. You must also have the following at National 5: a language other than English at A. English at C. A levels: Typical offer: ABB. no specific A level subjects required. GCSEs required. You must also have the following at GCSE: a language other than English at A or 7. English at C or 4. IB: Typical offer: 34 points with 655 at HL. no specific subjects required. Standard Levels (SLs) required. You must also have the following at SL: a language other than English at 6. English at 5. Widening access (Plus Flag) minimum grades for eligible UK applicants: Highers ABBB by end of S6 BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.; A levels ABB; IB 34 points with 655 at HL. English language (international applicants without qualifying school English): IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component; TOEFL-iBT and other tests are also accepted at the published equivalent levels.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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