Master of Arts [M.A] [Near and Middle Eastern Studies] From School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

The main emphasis of theÊNear and Middles Eastern Studies programme at is on the modern period through the modules in history, geography, politics, economics and anthropology.Ê

Some exposure is provided, however, to the pre-modern culture and society of the area through modules in religious studies, Islamic art and archaeology, and history. Modules based on Arabic are offered for those with an adequate knowledge of the language, while modules in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian and Turkish are available for those who wish to acquire or develop skills in these languages.

Employment

A postgraduate degree in the Near and Middle Eastern studies from SOAS gives students competency in language skills and intercultural awareness and understanding. Familiarity with the region will have been developed through a combination of the study of language, literature, history, cinema, politics, economics or law.Ê Ê

Postgraduate students leave SOAS with the linguistic and cultural expertise needed to continue in the field of research along with a portfolio of widely transferable skills which employers seek in many professional and management careers in business, public or charity sectors including written and oral communication skills; attention to detail; analytical and problem solving skills; and the ability to research, amass and order information from a variety of sources.Ê

Graduates have gone on to work for a range of organisations including:

• Arab Regional Centre for World Heritage

• Asfari Foundation

• Banque Saudi Fransi

• Ministry of Defence

• WAND - Women Power and PEace

• World Economic Forum

• Guardian and New Statesman

• DFID

• ICRC

• CARE International

• The Risk Advisory Group