University of Leeds
Arabic, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies MPhil
University of Leeds

Course modalities offered
  • On campus - h University of Leeds
  • Sep 1, 2024 Part-time - 4 years
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  • Sep 1, 2024 Full-time - 2 years
  • On campus - h University of Leeds
  • Sep 1, 2024 Full-time - 1 years
  • On campus - h University of Leeds
  • Sep 1, 2024 Part-time - 5 years
  • On campus - h University of Leeds
  • Sep 1, 2024 Full-time - 3 years
  • On campus - h University of Leeds
  • Sep 1, 2024 Part-time - 2 years

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Students study Arabic and Middle Eastern studies; students undertake original research under the supervision of 1 or more academic staff; students undertake research training.

These include a thesis; for PhD 300 pages or 100,000 words; for MPhil 200 pages or 60,000 words; MA(Res) 100 pages or 30,000 words which is examined by viva at the end of their period of study.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees taught
    • no components less than 6.0
    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees research
    • no components less than 5.5
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • No components less than 5.5
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Arabic, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, MPhil, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

For Master's a BA 2.1 or equivalent; for PhD applicants must hold or be studying for an MA or equivalent. English language requirement is IELTS 6.5 overall with not less than 6.0 in any component.

Costs

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

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About University of Leeds

The University of Leeds is a government funded research university based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The main campus is situated approximately one mile north of Leeds city centre, and is also close to the popular student neighbourhoods of Hyde Park, Woodhouse, and Headingley.

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Student composition of University of Leeds

Total number of students enrolled at University of Leeds by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
26410
postgraduates:
10335
Total:
36745
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
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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