Overview

The Arabic and Politics programme from The University of Exeter key features are:

You will gain a high level of proficiency in Arabic and a nuanced understanding of Middle East politics, democracy and international relations with the Arabic and Politics programme at The University of Exeter
No language study or previous knowledge of Arabic is required. The programme includes a period of study in an Arabic-speaking country
Our flexible programme, with a wide range of optional modules, means you can tailor your degree to your interests and career ambitions
Learning Arabic and studying politics at Exeter opens up career paths across the public and private sector in the UK and in the Middle East and North Africa

Career opportunities

A degree in Arabic and Politics will give you an appreciation and understanding of the culture, history and language of the Middle East which will be valued by employers in both the public and private sectors. Alongside this you will gain a range of academic and professional skills including:

Acting Head of Middle East and Africa Team

Associate Professor

English Teacher

Graduate Management Trainee

Intern: Parliamentary Assistant for an MP

Officer Cadet

Research Associate

Royal Marine Officer

Teacher

Writer

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Advanced Arabic Language

War, Violence and Revolution in the Modern Middle East

The Politics of Authoritarian Rule

Nationalisms in the Middle East

The History and Political Development of Iraq

The Kurds: History and Politics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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90

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Exeter, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Political Science Middle Eastern studies View 648 other Bachelors in Political Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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90

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-Level AAB - AAB

IB 34/665 - 32/655

BTEC DDD - DDM

GCSE C or 4 English Language

Access to HE 24 L3 Credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24950 GBP / year

≈ 24950 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Exeter

United Kingdom

649 - 1087 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Credits

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Disciplines

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