Middle Eastern Studies
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Deze opleiding
| locatieGroningen |
| diplomaMA |
| typeregulier, 60 EC |
| start1 september |
| taalvolledig English |
| opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd |
| accreditatiesNVAO |
| croho-code60842 |
| numerus fixusnee |
| honoursnee |
Do you want to deepen your expertise on the region and its conflicts and meet the important societal demand for knowledge and insights in the Middle East? Then join our Master’s programme Middle Eastern Studies in Groningen.
The one-year Master’s programme in Groningen focuses on contemporary developments in the Middle East, with particular emphasis on the theme of conflicts and coexistence. The programme is interdisciplinary and research-driven, using insights from fields such as International Relations, Religious Studies and Anthropology to help you to understand this highly dynamic and fascinating region. The MA Middle Eastern studies alumni are successful in many professional fields.
If you have a Bachelor’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies, the Master’s programme enables you to specialize in the theme of conflicts and coexistence and to increase your familiarity with important theoretical and methodological approaches to the region. If you have a Bachelor’s degree in another (related) discipline, the Master’s programme facilitates you to familiarise yourself with the Middle East and apply your expertise to this region, which is of fundamental in today’s world.
The programme offers core modules on contemporary developments in the Middle East, conflicts in the region, the role of international organizations, how to understand minorities, sectarianism and the multifaceted links between religion and politics. You will explore cases such as Syria, Israel-Palestine, Iraq and Iran. The programme also offers ample space to pursue your own interests and develop your own expertise, for example through papers for different audiences, tutorials and internships, for example, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, embassies or think tanks, media agencies and societal organisations working on issues such as migration, refugees, terrorism and security.
Read more about the department of Middle Eastern Studies.
Waarom aan de University of Groningen?
- Focus on contemporary developments in the Middle East; emphasis on the theme of conflicts
- Highly qualified staff and research-driven education
- Ample space to pursue own interests and develop own expertise
- Internship integrated in the programme
- Small-scale programme, strongly committed staff, dedicated students
Studieprogramma
| periode | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Contemporary Developments in the Middle East | 5 EC | ||||||||
International Organizations, Governance and the Middle East | 5 EC | ||||||||
Conflicts in the Middle East | 10 EC | ||||||||
Understanding Sectarianism and Minorities in the Middle East | 5 EC | ||||||||
Religion and Politics in the Middle East: Theocracy and Nationalism in the Middle East | 5 EC | ||||||||
Master Thesis afstuderen | 20 EC | ||||||||
Tutorial / internship / study abroad keuzevak stage | 10 EC | ||||||||
specialisaties
specialisatie Master's placement
A placement during this Master is most recommended.
It is your responsibility to find a placement yourself, but the Office for Student Affairs can offer help with this where necessary.
Onderwijs
| taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
|---|---|
| avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
| afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
excursion, group discussion, individual assignment, lecture, literature study, research, research proposal, self study, seminar, tutorialstudy guidance
Toelating en kosten
startmomenten
aanmelding deadline : 15 augustus 2024
wettelijk tarief : € 2530 (€1265 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 15900
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 18700
aanmelding deadline : 15 augustus 2025
collegegeld nog niet bekend
toelatingseisen
vooropleiding
Students with a Bachelor degree in Middle Eastern Studies, History or International Relations and International Organizations from the University of Groningen will be immediately admitted to the Master's degree programme. The same is true for students with a Bachelor degree in the Humanities/ Arts from any Dutch University who successfully completed the 30 ECTS Faculty minor in Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Groningen.
Students with Bachelor degrees other than the three mentioned above and who have not completed the Faculty minor in Middle Eastern Studies, can be admitted after explicit permission by the Admission Board of the programme. The Admission Board will assess whether the programme and level of the obtained Bachelor's degree provide sufficient background for successfully participation in the Master's programme.
taaltoets
Requirements English: A VWO diploma or a subject certificate for VWO English (mark 6 or higher), minimum requirement of TOEFL iBT 90 (with a minimum of 21 on all items), or IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6 on all items). Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a minimum score of 180.
De stad
studievereniging
Siduri
Siduri is the study association for both Bachelor and Master students of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Groningen. Siduri aims to create a unifying environment for its students by organizing study related activities, such as symposia, lectures and trips to various Middle-Eastern countries, but also socials and an annual Christmas dinner.Keuzehulp
Studievergelijker
Midden-Oostenstudies
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
Middle Eastern Studies
| € 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 11 eerstejaars |
| 45% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
Midden-Oostenstudies
| € 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 50% Nederlandstalig 50% Engelstalig |
Hebrew and Jewish Studies
| € 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
Na de studie
Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
Others work in media, the security and counter-terrorism field or the cultural sector. The huge consequences of conflicts in the Middle East, both in the region itself as well as in the West provide ample opportunities to acquire Middle-East-related jobs and positions.
Potentiële beroepen
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