BA Middle East Studies at University of Exeter

You’ll gain a thorough knowledge of the dynamics of the contemporary Middle East including Middle Eastern ethnography, economy and economic development, gender and identity, politics, culture and arts, and religion and society No language study or previous knowledge of Arabic required although you are free to study Persian or Arabic if you wish Our flexible module choices allow you to tailor your programme to your interests as you progress through your degree

Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The BA Middle East Studies degree programme is made up of compulsory (core) and optional modules, which are worth 15 or 30 credits each. Full-time undergraduate students need to complete modules worth a total of 120 credits each year. You may also be able to take up to 30 credits each year from outside the department (under modularity) as long as any necessary prerequisites have been satisfied, where the timetable allows and if you have not already taken the module in question or an equivalent module.

Career pathways

Below are a few examples* of initial jobs undertaken by graduates of University of Exeter Arab and Islamic Studies undergraduate programmes. Please note that, due to data protection, the job titles and organisations are listed independently and do not necessarily correspond. (* This information has been taken from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) Survey)

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