Program Overview

MA Palestine Studies

Overview

The MA Palestine Studies programme equips students with the skills, sources, and tools to study the Middle East, with a specific focus on Palestinian Studies. This specialized, flexible programme allows students to tailor their studies to their particular interests and conduct independent research.

Entry Requirements

• 2:2 Honours degree or above in a social sciences or humanities discipline
• Accepted social science subjects include:
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Area and Development Studies
  • Criminology
  • Demography
  • Development Studies
  • Economics
  • Economic and Social History
  • Education
  • Environmental Planning
  • Human Geography
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Management and Business Studies
  • Media and Communication Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Psychology
  • Science and Technology Studies
  • Social Policy
  • Social Statistics, Methods, and Computing
  • Social Work
  • Socio Legal Studies
  • Sociology

Course Content

• The programme includes compulsory modules:
  • ARAM221: The Palestine Question: Past and Present (30 credits)
  • ARAM232: Theorising the Middle East (15 credits)
  • ARAM233: Dissertation skills (15 credits)
  • ARAM027: MA Dissertation (60 credits)
• Optional modules can be viewed via the provided URL

Fees

• UK fees per year: £12,500 full-time; £6,250 part-time
• International fees per year: £25,300 full-time; £12,650 part-time
• Scholarships available, including Exeter Excellence Scholarships

Teaching and Research

• Lectures provide direct access to cutting-edge research
• Group work, class discussions, and student presentations
• Fine-tune critical reading skills and learn to ask and field incisive questions
• Utilize a range of media, including video, audio, articles, and academic journals

Assessment

• Taught modules assessed by a combination of essays, presentations, and group work
• 15,000-word dissertation for submission in September

Research

• Regular research seminars held across the College of Social Sciences and International Studies
• The European Centre for Palestine Studies (ECPS) aims to function as a hub for intellectual engagement with the Palestine question

Facilities

• State-of-the-art facilities, including a computerized language lab, lecture theatres, seminar rooms, lounge, satellite TV, and a gallery for Middle Eastern art exhibitions
• The Arab World Documentation Unit based in the Research Commons is a valuable research resource

Careers

• Graduates may find professional employment in a wide range of sectors, both in the UK and internationally
• Relevant to careers in academia, education, international agencies, international development, media, politics, and private sector companies

Further Study

• The academic skills developed on the MA Palestine Studies enable students to pursue doctoral study
• The Institute has an international profile for its pioneering regional focus on the Gulf and Arabian Peninsula and expertise in Islamic Studies

Related Courses

• Middle East Studies MRes
• Kurdish Studies MA
• Islamic Studies MA

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