Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Entry requirements
We normally require a 2.1 bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) plus a Masters degree in appropriate subject area plus one reference. In exceptional cases we may accept applicants who do not meet these criteria if they show evidence of a strong Masters degree and/or appropriate level of relevant work experience. International applicants should also see Doctoral School English language requirements
Months of entry
September
Course content
The MPhil/PhD in Near and Middle Eastern Studies programme provides training in research methods and the study of the Near and Middle East, an interdisciplinary subject area, with research undertaken in the School of Languages, Cultures and linguistics at SOAS.
Why Near and Middle Eastern Studies at SOAS?
- SOAS is ranked 12th in the UK for Modern Languages (QS World University Rankings 2026).
- We are ranked 7th in the UK for African and Middle Eastern Studies (Complete University Guide 2026).
- SOAS has an unrivalled reputation as the foremost provider of Near and Middle Eastern studies.
Information for international students
For details, including English language requirements, please see SOAS website
Fees and funding
For details of postgraduate fees, please see SOAS website
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PhD
- part time72 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time36 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- MPhil
- part time36 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Doctoral School Admissions
- study@soas.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)20 3510 6974