Middle East Studies
You will be introduced to subjects such as history, culture and politics, for example the founding of the Palestinian parliament, and sociology e.g. the conditions of the refugees in Arab refugee camps.
The programme also involves lectures, classroom instruction and project work in groups.
Name: Middle East Studies
Type: Master's Programme
Duration: 2 years
European transfer credits: 120 ECTS
Language: English
The Middle East Studies programme is about the Middle East from 1920 until today. The programme will give you knowledge of history, culture, politics, for example the founding of the Palestinian parliament, and sociology such as the conditions of the refugees in Arab refugee camps.
You will study areas such as the war and reconstruction of Iraq, the Israel/Palestine conflict and the modernisation proces of the Middle East countries.
Examples of subjects:
- History and Society in the Middle East
- Culture and Religion in the Middle East
- Economy and Natural Resources in the Middle East
- Politics and International Politics
Teaching varies between lectures, classroom instruction and project work in groups. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.
In the third semester there is a 3 month placement in an organisation or a political or administrative unit in the Middle East. The final 6-12 months you will be making your MA thesis.
Graduation from the master's degree programme confers the title Master of Arts (MA).
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to an MA programme, you must have a bachelor degree in a relevant subject.
In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.
Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education.
Admission
The application deadline for MA programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the individual institution for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.
Educational Institutions
You can study Middle East Studies in Odense.
University of Southern Denmark
At the University of Southern Denmark Middle East Studies can be studied as a:
- 2-year masters degree programme (120 ECTS)
You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.
Read more about the programme at www.sdu.dk.
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
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