Program Overview

Máster en Estudios Árabes e Islámicos Contemporáneos

Introduction

The Máster en Estudios Árabes e Islámicos Contemporáneos (MEAIC) is a master's program aimed at forming specialists capable of addressing the complexity of the contemporary Arab and Islamic world from an interdisciplinary knowledge of its culture, politics, and societies.

Program Details

• Duration: 1 year (60 ECTS)
• Category: Investigator
• Language of instruction: Spanish
• Modality: Presential
• Number of places: 30
• Approximate course price: 2,736 for EU residents, 5,079 for non-EU residents

Information about the Master

Description

The objective of the MEAIC is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the Arab and Islamic world, focusing on its culture, politics, and societies. The program applies a modern, objective, and integral methodology, allowing students to understand the complexity of the region and its impact on the international society.

Competences

Students will acquire competences oriented towards academic and research activities, as well as professional activities. The program enables students to pursue a career in research, cooperation, international relations, intercultural mediation, journalism, or business, among others.

Admission and Enrollment

Requirements

• No specific undergraduate degree is required, but a background in social sciences and/or humanities is desirable.
• Students must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of Spanish, as classes are taught in Spanish.
• For non-native Arabic speakers, knowledge of Arabic is recommended.
• For subjects taught in English or Arabic, students must demonstrate a B2 level of proficiency according to the European Framework of Reference.

Documentation

• Mandatory documents:
  • ID/Passport
  • Academic certificate of undergraduate studies
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Declaration of average grade
  • Accreditation of Spanish language proficiency (level B2) for non-native speakers
  • Title of access: diploma or degree of undergraduate studies
• Optional documents:
  • Accreditation of English language proficiency (level B2)
  • Accreditation of Arabic language proficiency

Admission Criteria

The admission criteria include:

• Title of access, prioritizing degrees in Arabic Philology or similar fields (up to 3 points)
• Academic stays abroad and knowledge of Arabic (up to 2 points)
• Research experience (up to 2 points)
• Publications, research grants, or scholarships (up to 3 points)

Profile of Admission

The program is aimed at graduates interested in knowing and researching the social realities, history, and main ideological, religious, artistic, and cultural currents of the Arab and Islamic world. It is also directed at professionals seeking specialization in these area studies.

Professional Outcomes

The MEAIC enables students to pursue doctoral studies, particularly the Doctorado en Ciencias Humanas: Geografía, Antropología y Estudios de África y Asia at the UAM. The program also provides a professional profile, allowing graduates to work in fields such as journalism, business consulting, intercultural mediation, international relations, or politics.

Quality

The program undergoes external monitoring, including verification, modification, and renewal of accreditation. It also tracks indicators of student follow-up, labor market insertion, and internal quality assurance systems.