Overview

Over the last 35 years, international events like the Arab Spring and Iran’s Green Movement, have incited increased inquiry into this region’s history, religion, politics, international relations, sociology, geography, economics, culture, and literature.

Issues like the economic might and political muscle of the Gulf States, the implications of the rise of political and radical Islam in the world, and growing Islamophobia in the West require scholarly investigation.

Within this Middle East Pluralities major offered by The American University of Paris, you will use the social sciences and the humanities to observe and engage with the broad Middle East, as a region composed of countries with important distinctions and similarities, which has had a significant impact across the globe.

Learning Outcomes

The educational goals for this major are as follows:

You will develop competency with the historical, political, religious, economic, geographic, and cultural landscape of the Middle East.
You will acquire the skills necessary to investigate, analyze, and deconstruct the role and impact of Middle East political, economic, and cultural developments on the globe.
You will become effective communicator of Middle Eastern modern history, causes, issues, and cultures to the world.
You will gain a working level of fluency in Arabic.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Situating The Middle East

Encounters Between The Middle East And The West

Politics Of The Middle East

World History From 1500

Elementary Arabic

Intermediate Arabic

Senior Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

More details

Late or International Regular Admission after 1 April (based on available spaces)

Language

English

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88

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paris, France

Disciplines

Middle Eastern studies

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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

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88

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application form

Personal statements

Extracurricular activities and work experience

Two letters of recommendation

Official transcripts

English language test

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

38080 EUR / year

≈ 38080 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

38080 EUR / year

≈ 38080 EUR / year

Living costs

Paris

France

1195 - 1778 EUR / month

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Overview

Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Paris

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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