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The Making of the Modern Middle East University of Cambridge

Highlights
Tuition fee
435 GBP / full
435 GBP / full
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Tuition fee
435 GBP / full
435 GBP / full
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Duration
3 days
Duration
3 days
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Campus location
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Campus location
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Making of the Modern Middle East course offered by University of Cambridge focuses on the period from the late 19th century to the present day, exploring the linked themes of religious and social identities, geography, external interventions, resources, and modern development in order to illustrate the highly complex tapestry of history, politics, cultures and peoples.

Overview

The Making of the Modern Middle East course offered by University of Cambridge aims to: 

  • gain and develop an understanding of the ambiguities, contradictions and confusion of the modern history of the Middle East, including the nature of irreconcilable narratives
  • explore more deeply the religious, political and cultural impacts on the region’s identity and conflicts, and its relations with the wider world
  • participate at whatever level and pace suits you, in an inclusive learning environment that should stimulate discussion and debate, and ultimately encourage further study and learning about this extraordinary region  

As a result of the course, you will gain a greater understanding of the subject and you should be able to: 

  • have developed further a wider understanding of the region’s complexity
  • understand better the key historical factors that have shaped the region
  • assess the relative importance of the many cross-cultural and transnational issues
  • develop further a desire to remain engaged with the region’s development and future  

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

  • more widely understand the region’s complexity
  • better understand the key historical factors that have shaped the region
  • assess the relative importance of the many cross-cultural and transnational issues
  • desire to remain engaged
  • the region’s development and future

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 3 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Cambridge, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Our weekend courses are open to participants over the age of 18 and courses are taught at approximately first-year undergraduate level. No academic qualifications are required and most courses are suitable for students who are new to the subject. Please ensure that you complete any required reading listed in your course materials before the course starts to enable you to fully participate and get the maximum enjoyment out of your course. 
  • If your first language is not English, you will need to satisfy yourself that you have the required near-native command of the language to get the maximum benefit from studying with us. 

Tuition Fees

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

    Non-residents
    435 GBP / full
    435 GBP / full
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    435 GBP / full
    435 GBP / full

Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom
846 - 1465 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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