BA/BS Middle Eastern and North African Studies at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Programme overview

The Middle Eastern and North African Studies major is a multidisciplinary area major giving a broad background on the modern Middle East and North Africa, with at least 30 credits at the 200 level or above.

Faculty: College of Literature, Science, and the Arts | Department: Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies | Duration: Minimum 30 credits in the major | Intake: Fall (Regular Decision deadline Feb 1; Early Action/Early Decision Nov 1); winter term application deadline Oct 1 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Core courses include MENAS 493, a 300/400-level course in anthropology, sociology or women's studies, HISTORY 443 plus a pre-1800 Middle East history course, one political science course (POLSCI 351, 352 or 353), one year of a regional language beyond first year (Arabic, Armenian, Hebrew, Persian or Turkish) and two approved electives.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (university/college-level, not programme-specific); the major is declared after enrolment.

Intake: Fall (Regular Decision deadline Feb 1; Early Action/Early Decision Nov 1); winter term application d

Duration: Minimum 30 credits in the major

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