University of Exeter
Middle East Studies BA (Hons)
University of Exeter

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Middle East Studies BA (Hons) and other courses in African and modern Middle Eastern studies at University of Exeter for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in African and modern Middle Eastern studies.

Overall student satisfaction
82 /100
15 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in African and modern Middle Eastern studies

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of African and modern Middle Eastern studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £27500 £26000 £32500
25-75 percentile range £25000 - £35500 £20000 - £32000 £25000 - £56000


Salary of all UK Graduates of African and modern Middle Eastern studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £27500 £23357 £29261
25-75 percentile range £23000 - £32000 £14976 - £30214 £20636 - £38920

Course Description

  • You’ll gain a thorough knowledge of the dynamics of the contemporary Middle East including Middle Eastern ethnography, economy and economic development, gender and identity, politics, culture and arts, and religion and society
  • No language study or previous knowledge of Arabic required although you are free to study Persian or Arabic if you wish
  • Our flexible module choices allow you to tailor your programme to your interests as you progress through your degree
  • Our academics have expertise across the social sciences and modern history, providing a balanced, multidisciplinary study of the area
  • You’ll develop an appreciation and understanding of the culture, history and language of the Middle East which can open up career paths in a wide variety of areas in both the public and private sectors
  • To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Middle East Studies BA (Hons) at University of Exeter

35% Natural and social science professionals
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Information Technology Professionals
10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10% Secretarial and related occupations
10% Legal professionals
10% Customer service occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Elementary occupations

Grading & Study Time

**Please visit our course page for current assessment methods**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for African and modern Middle Eastern studies

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

Our International Student Support can help you with what you need to do before you arrive and when you get here as a new international student. They offer ongoing support throughout your studies whether that be setting up a bank account or arranging healthcare. Our Global Chums Buddy Scheme and our Intercultural Cafe provide opportunities to meet staff and connect with students. INTO University of Exeter provide pre-sessional English courses for international students as well as free insessional support. For more information about entry requirements, bursaries and scholarships please visit our course page.

We understand the financial pressures that undergraduate students can face when arriving at university for the first time and that is why we offer bursaries to complement government loans for low household income families, scholarships for exceptional students, sportspeople and those meeting other criteria as well as expert funding advice and guidance.  For more information, please visit our course page.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Middle East Studies, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Middle East Studies BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
EU £23700 year 1
International £23700 year 1

Additional fee information

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Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of University of Exeter in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Exeter

The University of Exeter is a government funded research university based in Exeter, Devon, in the South-West region of England. The university has two campuses in Exeter, which are known as Streatham and St Luke’s, while another two are situated in the coastal town of Cornwall, known as Truro and Penryn. Something for prospective students to be aware of is that the University Exeter works in collaboration with Falmouth University under the Combined Universities in Cornwall initiative.

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Student composition of University of Exeter

undergraduates:
22975
postgraduates:
6895
Total:
29870
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Modern Middle Eastern Studies”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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