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MA Near Eastern Studies

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

New York University

Program Overview

This program focuses on the contemporary political economy and cultures of the region and the historical processes that have shaped the present. Courses cover modern history and politics, as well as specialized topics that reflect areas of faculty research. These areas currently include: questions of economic and political rights, law and society, gender politics, Arabic fiction writing, Iranian literary culture, the anthropology of Arab cities, Ottoman and Arab state formation, Egyptian social history, and modern Iran and Central Asia. Courses are also available on pre-modern Islamic history, literature, and philosophy, and on the ancient Near East.

Program Key Stats

$64290 (Annual cost)
$ 80



32 %

Eligibility Criteria


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7.5
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Additional Information & Requirements

Online application, Statement of Purpose / Personal Statement, Official Transcripts and Degree Conferral, Academic Records and Proof of Degree, Test scores: GRE, GMAT, IELTS 7.0, TOEFL 90, Letters of recommendation, R sum or curriculum vitae, Financial Documentation.

Career Options

  • Teaching
  • journalism
  • publishing
  • law
  • broadcasting and librarianship
  • Also jobs in a variety of sectors including banking or accountancy
  • the media
  • advertising
  • marketing
  • political administration and law

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