Overview

For example, appropriate combinations might well be French and Arabic, German and Turkish, or Hebrew and Russian, but even some of the less obvious pairings would provide similar cultural and historical linkage. For example, Spanish and Turkish would be an interesting combination for the history of Sephardi Judaism, while Persian and Portuguese are important for the study of early colonial expansion. The European and Middle Eastern Languages course is offered at the University of Oxford.

Through its long-standing traditions and connections the University of Oxford has outstanding resources for the study of Middle Eastern and modern European languages. The Bodleian Library and Taylor Institution Library have an extensive collection of books and manuscripts. The Taylor Institution is one of the biggest research and lending libraries devoted to modern European languages in the world.

Careers

Oxford graduates in these subjects regularly go into highly competitive areas such as the law, finance, commerce, management consultancy, accountancy, the media, advertising, the Foreign Office and the arts. Recent European and Middle Eastern Languages graduates include a Foreign Office diplomat, a translator at the UN and a journalist at a foreign news channel.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Two language papers
One literature paper

Intensive language learning

Students attend an approved course of language instruction in the Middle East

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

110

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Middle Eastern studies View 46 other Bachelors in Middle Eastern studies 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

IELTS

7.5

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

110

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-levels: AAA

Advanced Highers: AA/AAB

IB: 38 (including core points) with 666 at HL

You would usually be expected to have the European language to A-level, or another academic equivalent. We would not normally expect you to have any knowledge of the Middle Eastern language.
All candidates must take the Modern Languages Admissions Tests (MLAT) and the Oriental Languages Aptitude Test (OLAT) as part of their application. Separate registration for these tests is required and it is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that they are registered.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

41130 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41130 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

9535 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9535 GBP per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Oxford

939 - 1530 GBP /month

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Scholarships Information

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