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Arabic and Persian MA (Hons) Undergraduate Degree in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies University of Edinburgh in United Kingdom
Degree Level
not provided
Field of study
Political Science
Funding
No scholarship or general funding package is specified. Students must pay applicable tuition fees, accommodation and living costs, and costs associated with the mandatory year abroad, including travel, visas and insurance. Pre-honours Arabic language materials cost approximately £7 to £14 per semester. The University estimates average Edinburgh living costs for 2026–2027 at £1,546 per month for a single undergraduate student.
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University of Edinburgh
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The University of Edinburgh's four-year Arabic and Persian MA (Hons) is a joint undergraduate degree in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies. It combines intensive study of two major languages with cultural, historical, religious, political and literary exploration of the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia.
Students develop modern Arabic and Persian language skills across reading, writing, listening and speaking, while also engaging with original material, classical sources and contemporary texts. The programme examines society, religion and culture; history and politics; and literature, art and cinema. Persian study encompasses the language's major forms, including Farsi, Dari and Tajik.
The first two years provide a foundation in both languages and in the study of Islam and the Middle East. During the honours years, students can tailor their learning towards specific topics and approaches, strengthen their language and translation abilities, and complete a dissertation. At least part of the third year is spent abroad, where students use their language skills in daily life and complete work connected with both subjects.
Teaching is based in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies within the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures. Students learn through lectures, tutorials and seminars, including language tutorials and discussion-based classes. The University provides access to extensive Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies collections, including Arabic and Persian books, films, manuscripts and archival materials. Students can also engage with workshops, film screenings, book launches, guest seminars and the Alwaleed Centre for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World.
Located in Edinburgh's Central Area, the programme offers an academic environment combining language learning with specialist regional expertise. Its interdisciplinary preparation supports future work involving translation and interpreting, diplomacy, policy, journalism, education, advocacy, cultural heritage, international organisations and research.
Funding details
No scholarship or general funding package is specified. Students must pay applicable tuition fees, accommodation and living costs, and costs associated with the mandatory year abroad, including travel, visas and insurance. Pre-honours Arabic language materials cost approximately £7 to £14 per semester. The University estimates average Edinburgh living costs for 2026–2027 at £1,546 per month for a single undergraduate student.
What's required
The programme is designed for complete beginners in Arabic and Persian and is not intended for native speakers, although heritage language learners are welcome. Applicants must meet the University of Edinburgh's entry requirements for their qualification and country or region, which are provided through the programme's entry-requirements selector. Students with prior Arabic or Persian study may potentially receive exemptions from introductory language courses.
How to apply
Review the entry requirements for your country or region and qualification using the programme page. Apply through the relevant undergraduate admissions process using UCAS code T621.
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