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Master of Science in International Relations of the Middle East

The University of Edinburgh

UK,Scotland

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 25,300/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50

Application Fee

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UK, Scotland

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1583

Total Students: 45,615 +

Int. Students: 13,353 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL, United Kingdom

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Master of Science in International Relations of the Middle East

Program Overview

This programme offers an advanced theoretical and empirical understanding of the international relations of the Middle East, exploring and applying several theoretical models:

Realism
Constructivism
Historical sociology
Structuralism

You will develop an in-depth understanding of the main historical events, processes and actors that have shaped and continue to shape the political dynamics of the Middle East.

Specialised knowledge about the region will be delivered by our academic staff, whose research covers a variety of topics including:

The politics of Islam
Oil
The Arab-Israeli conflict
The Arab Spring
The politics and theories of the state
The politics of human rights
International law

As well as placing the region in broader analytical, conceptual and theoretical debates of international relations and the social sciences, we also aim to foster knowledge of Middle East international relations by examining:

Local cultures
Histories
Languages
Religions

You will acquire a strong understanding of theoretical and conceptual tools required to understand Middle East international relations.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 50

Tuition Fee

CAD 25,300 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in The University of Edinburgh

CAD 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

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

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 7.0 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 100 - 20 - With no score less than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 70.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career opportunities

This degree prepares you to have a specialized knowledge of the region and of International Relations that allows you to pursue careers in:

International development
Research centres
Foreign service
Journalism

Our graduates also built on the skills that they acquired in this programme to pursue further academic training in doctoral programmes.

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.