Overview
Key facts
The study of the history, culture, religion, and politics of the Middle East may be of interest to all baccalaureate degree candidates. Students who, following graduation, will seek employment within the Middle East will gain a deeper understanding of the environment – historical, cultural, and political – which will serve them well, regardless of the profession they choose.
Study Abroad
Students benefit from the Middle Eastern Studies program at the American University in Dubai as a means of complementing the understanding gained from living in the region.
Such study serves to complement the undergraduate degree program in which the student is enrolled, the result being a broadening of cultural knowledge and sensitivity – both of which play a role in professional endeavor and success.
Programme Structure
Courses nclude:
- Intermediate Arabic
- Arabic Proficiency
- Middle East History
- Islamic Civilization
- Islam: Historical and Societal Aspects
- Business in the Modern Middle East
- Islamic Civilization
- History of the Modern Middle East
- Middle Eastern Literature in Translation
- Cultures of the Middle East
- Politics in the Middle East
- The Qur’an: Text, History, and Meaning
- Islam: Historical and Societal Aspects
- Islamic Politics
- Islamic Art and Architecture
- The Ancient Near East (c. 3500 B.C.E. - 100 C.E.)
- The Middle East in Late Antiquity (c. 250 - 800 C.E.)
- Conflicts in the Middle East
- Women and Gender in the Middle East
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Contact the university for information about the start dates.
Language
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Credits
- 18-19
Delivered
Campus Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Disciplines
Middle Eastern studiesWhat students do after studying
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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Other requirements
General requirements
General Requirements in order to qualify for admission to the Certificate in Middle Eastern Studies program, students must:
- Be in good academic standing at AUD or their primary university of study;
- Be pursuing or having pursued a bachelor’s degree at an institution accredited by the MOHESR in the U.A.E. or by the relevant national or regional institutional accrediting body in the case of international applicants; or have earned a bachelor’s degree at an institution accredited by the MOHESR or by the relevant national or regional institutional accrediting body in the case of international applicants;
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Tuition Fees
Living costs
Dubai
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.