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Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies

The study of the acquisition of the modern Middle-Eastern languages, their structure, history, grammar and use. This can include Persian, Modern Hebrew, Kurdish, and Turkish as well as Arabic, and may include the study of literature and the different cultures as well as the development of the language.

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Universities Offering Degrees within

Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies

Campus
Institution Name
Country
Campus Style
Institution Size
Selectivity
Education Model
University of Birmingham
UK, UAE
Our campus is just outside of the city centre of Birmingham, 7 minutes from our train station.
Very Large Institution >30,000
Selective (25-50% admitted)
We are a Russell Group university which hosts outstanding teaching and learning on campus.
Carleton College
USA
Carleton College is located in the historic town of Northfield, Minnesota, known for its safety
Small Institution <5000
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model)
University of Edinburgh
Scotland - UK
A mix of City and Island Campus in a City – with several subject-based campuses that are spread out across the city centre and surrounding areas.
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Single and joint honours degrees, often with the opportunity to study additional outside modules.
University of Exeter
UK
Beautiful, green and safe campuses just a short walk to the town centre
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Researched Focused Institution
University of Leeds
UK
Campus university in the heart of a city
Very Large Institution >30,000
Selective (25-50% admitted)
We offer a wide variety of single honours and interdisciplinary programmes
University of Manchester
UK
Island Campus in a City
Very Large Institution >30,000
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Single subject focus with some predefined combination/Joint Honours courses that combine complementary areas of study e.g. Engineering with Management
Syracuse University
USA
City Campus
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
Selective (25-50% admitted) Rates of admission vary by intended program of study
We offer both liberal arts and pre-professional programs of study, with a flexible curriculum.
University of Southern California (USC)
USA
Urban, in a very large city
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Liberal Arts Foundation with Subject Focus
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Common Degree/ Major Names

BA
Arabic Studies
BA
Modern Languages and Translation
BA
Modern Languages
BA
Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
BA
Biblical Languages
BA
Middle Eastern Studies
BA
Arabic
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